In the following question, two statements numbered I and II are given. There may be cause and effect relationship between the two statements. These two statements may be the effect of the same cause or independent causes. These statements may be independent causes without saving any relationship. Read both the statements in question and mark your answer as:A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;B. If statement II is the cause and statement, I is its effect;C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common causes;I. The fanners have decided against selling their kharif crops to the Government agencies.II. The Government has reduced the procurement price of kharif crops starting from last month to the next six months.

Correct answer: B. B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect;

  • A. A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect;
  • B. B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect;
  • C. C. If both the statements I and II are independent causes;
  • D. D. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes;
  • E. E. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause;

Explanation

Statement II describes a governmental action of reducing procurement prices for kharif crops, which could naturally lead to Statement I, where farmers decide against selling to government agencies due to unfavorable prices. Therefore, Statement II is the cause, and Statement I is its effect. Other options are incorrect because they either misinterpret the causal relationship or suggest independence or a common cause that is not supported by the given information.

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