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Statement I: A major cricket tournament was held behind closed doors. Statement II: Health experts warned against large public gatherings.

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 unrelated
  • D. Both are effects of a common cause

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B. Statement II, where health experts caution against large public gatherings, leads directly to Statement I, where the cricket tournament is held without public attendance to mitigate health risks. Option A is incorrect because it reverses the logical order of cause and effect. Option C is incorrect as the two statements are clearly linked by the context of health advisories influencing event decisions. Option D is incorrect because the direct cause-and-effect relationship between the statements is more straightforward than positing a separate common cause.

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