Cause and Effect Q11

11.	Statements:        I.            There is unprecedented increase in the number of young unemployed in comparison to the previous year.     II.            A large number of candidates submitted applications against an advertisement for the post of manager issued by a bank.
	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 A

Explanation:

An increase in the number of unemployed youth is bound to draw in huge crowds for a single vacancy.