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      Question

      In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are

      given. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. The prices of organic produce have dropped significantly in local markets this season. II. Advances in sustainable farming technology have allowed farmers to increase crop yields while reducing production costs.
      A Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Both the statements I and II are independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Statement II describes a technological advancement that makes farming more efficient and less expensive. This acts as the cause. Statement I describes a result of that efficiency: because it is now cheaper and easier to produce these crops in larger quantities, the market price for the consumer has decreased. This is the effect. Therefore, Statement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.

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