Cause and Effect Q10

10.	Statements:        I.            It is the aim of the city's civic authority to get the air pollution reduced by 20% in the next two months.     II.            The number of asthma cases in the city is constantly increasing.
	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 statements I and II are independent causes D. Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The increase in number of asthma cases must have alerted the authorities to take action to control air pollution that triggers the disease.