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Two statements are given: (A) The government has sharply increased the price of petrol and diesel. (B) The prices of essential commodities have gone up in the market. Which of the following best describes the relationship between them?

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  • AA is the cause and B is the effect
  • BBoth A and B are independent causes
  • CB is the cause and A is the effect
  • DBoth A and B are effects of independent causes

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Higher fuel prices raise transport costs, which pushes up commodity prices, so A is the cause and B is the effect.
Answer: A) A is the cause and B is the effect

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