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I. The colony's residents' society has decided to put up volunteers for keeping vigil at night. II. The police has failed to control petty thefts in the city.

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.

Correct Answer: If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Explanation:

We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.

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