Answer-In the question below, two statements (I) and (II) are given. These statements may be either indepen...

Statement II describes a rise in energy prices due to external geopolitical and supply chain issues. Statement I talks about a decline in energy consumption, which is likely a result of higher prices people or industries reduce usage when it becomes expensive. Hence, the rise in energy prices II is the cause, and the decline in consumption I is the effect.

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I 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. Several European countries have recorded a sharp decline in energy consumption over the past year. II. Energy prices in Europe have risen sharply due to the ongoing geopolitical crisis and supply chain disruptions.