Cause and Effect Q4

4.	Statements:        I.            There is sharp decline in the production of oil seeds this year.     II.            The Government has decided to increase the import quantum of edible oil.
	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:

A sharp decline in oilseed production is bound to reduce oil supply and import of oil is the only means to restore the essential supply.