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Statements: All the schools in the area had to be kept closed for most part of the week. Many parents have withdrawn their children from the local schools.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
Both the statements I and II are independent causes.
Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Correct Answer: Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Explanation:

Both the statements are effects of some common cause.

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