Cause & Effect — Identify the causal link.\nI. Rural employment has long been a concern for national development planners.\nII. The Prime Minister has laid great emphasis on vocational skill development.

Introduction / Context:
This question checks whether you can trace policy emphasis (II) back to a persistent developmental concern (I). Development planners identify problems (e.g., underemployment), and policy leaders respond with targeted initiatives (e.g., skills).

Given Data / Assumptions:

• I: Rural employment is a recognized, enduring concern.
• II: The PM emphasizes vocational skill development.
• Skill development is a common policy response to employment shortfalls.

Concept / Approach:
If a problem exists (I), governments often emphasize remedies (II). Vocational skills can raise employability and productivity, especially in rural contexts.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Even if multiple factors drove the emphasis (technology shifts, demographic pressures), I is still a sufficient, immediate motivator consistent with the stem.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option B reverses direction; options C/D imply non-causality; “None” is unnecessary because A fits well.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing policy cause with underlying need; assuming reciprocity where only response is indicated.

Final Answer:
If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.