I There was a lot of excitement at the college campus during the visit by recruitment companies. II The economy has been witnessing a downtrend during the past few years, hence many companies have reduced their staff.

• If I is the immediate cause and II is its effect.
• If II is the immediate cause and I is its effect.
• If I is the effect but II is not its direct/immediate cause.
• If II is the effect but I is not its direct/immediate cause.