Statement I: The city zoo remained closed for three days. Statement II: Several animals were infected with a contagious diseas
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 describes a situation (animals infected with a contagious disease) that directly leads to the outcome described in Statement I (the zoo being closed for three days) to prevent the spread of the disease. Option A is incorrect because the closure of the zoo would not cause the animals to become ill. Option C is incorrect as the two statements are clearly related. Option D is incorrect because the statements are directly linked without requiring an external common cause.
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