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I The Police have put up several road check posts and have enhanced night patrolling . II The police arrested and convicted several burglars during the last one month.

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:

Explanation:

The Police are now enhancing patrolling (present, future) and have arrested burglars in the recent past. Hence, both statements are effect of a common cause-increased crime.

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