Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect
Explanation:
Approach
Deficient rainfall adversely impacts agriculture, rural demand, power generation, and allied sectors, which can reduce expected GDP growth.
Reasoning
A forecast (Statement I) provides a rational basis for the Government to trim GDP projections (Statement II). Hence I → II.
Final Answer
Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect
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