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Statement I: A cricket player announced retirement. Statement II: He had not played any international match in the last 3 years.

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

  • A. I is the cause and II is its effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is its effect
  • C. Both are effects of a common cause
  • D. Both are unrelated

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B. Statement II, 'He had not played any international match in the last 3 years,' is the cause of Statement I, 'A cricket player announced retirement.' The lack of participation in international matches likely influenced the player's decision to retire. Option A is incorrect because a retirement announcement does not cause a lack of match participation. Option C is incorrect because there is no indication of a common cause leading to both statements. Option D is incorrect because the statements are logically connected.

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