Statements — I. Many shops in the locality remained closed throughout the day. II. Many offices in the locality closed during the day.

• 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 effect independent causes.