Statement I: The local vegetable market was closed for three days.
Statement II: Prices of vegetables in the city shot up sharply.

Which of the following is correct?

Question

Statement I: The local vegetable market was closed for three days.
Statement II: Prices of vegetables in the city shot up sharply.

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

(B) Statement I is the cause and Statement II is the effect. Explanation: Market closure (I) reduced supply, causing prices to rise (II). I is cause, II is effect.