I. Attendance for the All India examination held in July 2006 was poor at all the centers. II. Western States of the country were affected by heavy floods during July 2006.

• If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
• If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
• If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
• If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.