I. The student union elections at universities and colleges across the country are a messy affair. II. The Supreme Court has directed the implementation of Lyndoh Committee's recommendations on student body elections at higher education institution in India.

• 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.