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In the question given below, a few sentences are provided which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect the pair of sentences using the highlighted word given above the statements in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose your answer accordingly. CONSEQUENTLY

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Consequently indicates a direct result or logical outcome. Sentence I describes ecological degradation caused by industrial expansion. Sentence II presents the resulting international response greater emphasis on enforceable environmental accountability. Thus Environmental deterioration consequently stricter global policy focus. Why others fail IIIII both policy-oriented weak causation IIIIV unrelated thematic progression IIV possible relation but weaker institutional linkage Final Connected Sentence Multiple coastal regions experienced severe ecological degradation following decades of unregulated industrial expansion and excessive resource extraction consequently, international climate negotiations increasingly emphasized the necessity of creating legally enforceable environmental accountability mechanisms.

I Multiple coastal regions experienced severe ecological degradation following decades of unregulated industrial expansion and excessive resource extraction. I
I International climate negotiations increasingly emphasized the necessity of creating legally enforceable environmental accountability mechanisms. II
I Several developing economies accelerated investment in renewable energy infrastructure to reduce dependence on volatile fossil-fuel markets. I
V Public confidence in environmental governance institutions declined sharply after repeated failures in regulatory enforcement.