Statements — I. A recent tiger census in the tiger reserve in the state has reported significant reduction over the last census. II. The Govt. has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the facts relating the tiger population in 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 effect independent causes.