I. The vegetable prices in the local market have increased manifold during the past few days. II. Incessant rains have created flood like situation in most rural parts of the state.

• 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.