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Statements: The life today is too fast, demanding all full of variety in all aspects which at times leads to stressful situation. Number of suicide cases among teenagers is on increase.

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.

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