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Statements: The performance of Indian sports persons in the recently held Olympics could not reach the level of expectation the country had on them. The performance of Indian sports person in the last Asian games was far better than any previous games.

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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