Cause and Effect Q30

30.	Statements:        I.            The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.     II.            There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.
	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:

Clearly, damage to crops due to high temperature may have resulted in a short supply of vegetables and hence an increase in their prices.