Cause & Effect — Temple rush vs impending closure. I. There was a huge rush of people to the temple on Sunday, the 15th of the month. II. The temple authority had decided to close the temple for repairs from the 17th of the month.

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Introduction / Context: Anticipated closures of religious places often trigger pre-closure surges in attendance. The pair invites recognizing that the decision to close (II) can immediately increase turnout beforehand (I). Given Data / Assumptions: II: Closure decision effective from the 17th. I: Unusually large crowd on the 15th (the last Sunday before closure). Devotees may prefer visiting before access is temporarily restricted. Concept / Approach: Imminent scarcity of access (closure) increases present demand (attendance), especially on a convenient day (Sunday). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) II → I: Closure announcement is a proximate cause of pre-closure rush.2) I → II is implausible; attendance cannot cause the prior administrative decision to repair/close.3) Hence, choose B. Verification / Alternative check: Analogous patterns appear before renovation shutdowns in many public venues. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A/C/D misrepresent or deny the cause; B fits the timeline and incentive structure. Common Pitfalls: Ignoring the calendar cue (last Sunday pre-closure). Final Answer: if statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

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