Statement I: The government has increased the price of petrol significantly.
Statement II: Many people have started using public transport and carpooling.

Which of the following best describes the relationship?

Question

Statement I: The government has increased the price of petrol significantly.
Statement II: Many people have started using public transport and carpooling.

Which of the following best describes the relationship?

Accepted Answer

(A) Statement I is the cause and Statement II is the effect. Explanation: Rising petrol prices (I) directly causes people to shift to cheaper alternatives like public transport (II).