Statement I: Crop production in the region fell sharply this year.
Statement II: The region experienced a prolonged drought for over four months.

Which of the following is correct?

Question

Statement I: Crop production in the region fell sharply this year.
Statement II: The region experienced a prolonged drought for over four months.

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

(D) Statement II is the cause and Statement I is the effect. Explanation: Prolonged drought (II) destroyed crops, causing the sharp fall in production (I). II is cause, I is effect.