I. There was a huge rush of people to the temple last Sunday the 15th of the month. II. The temple authority had decided to close down the temple for repairs from 17th of the 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.