Statement I: Internet users faced major connectivity issues. Statement II: A fiber cable was accidentally cut during construction.
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: II is the cause and I is its effect. The accidental cutting of the fiber cable during construction (Statement II) directly led to the major connectivity issues faced by Internet users (Statement I). Option A is incorrect because it suggests the reverse causal relationship. Option C is incorrect because there is no indication of a common cause affecting both statements. Option D is incorrect because there is a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the two statements.
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