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I. At the end of the admission season, a considerably large number of seats across all specializations in the engineering colleges are lying vacant . II. Engineering colleges are sprucing up their infrastructure and attracting more qualified teachers.

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 I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Explanation:

Because of the fewer number of students, there is competition between the engineering colleges, and hence the effect given in II.

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