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I. Ten hardcore criminals escaped from the custody of the police while on the way to the jail in a city. II. All schools in the city remained closed for two days.

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 both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

Explanation:

The cause for the escape of the criminals could have been because of laxity on the pat of the policy. Since only schools were closed in the city, there is a high possibility of some other cause for it.

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