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Statements: Large number of people living in the low lying areas has been evacuated during the last few days to safer places. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.

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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