Question

Read statements carefully and decide the cause-effect relation between the statements: 

Statement (I): The farmers have decided against selling their crops to the government agencies. 

Statement (II): The Government has reduced the procurement price of crops starting from last month to the next six months. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Statement (I) is the cause and Statement (II) is its effect.
• B. Statement (II) is the cause and Statement (I) is its effect.
• C. Both the Statement (I) and (II) are independent causes.
• D. Both the Statement (I) and (II) are effects of independent causes.

Hint:

In cause-effect problems, identify the action that likely led to the other, considering the timing and nature of the statements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Analysis: Statement (II) details the government's reduction in the procurement price. This action is identified as the cause, leading to farmers potentially withholding their crops, as described in Statement (I), which represents the effect.

Conclusion: \[ \boxed{(2) \, \text{Statement (II) is the cause and Statement (I) is its effect.}} \]