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Two statements are given. Statement I: The government sharply increased the tax on petrol last month. Statement II: The sales of electric vehicles rose significantly last month. Which of the following best describes the relationship between them?

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  • AStatement II is the cause and Statement I is its effect.
  • BStatement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.
  • CBoth statements are effects of independent causes.
  • DBoth statements are independent causes.

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A sharp rise in petrol tax makes petrol vehicles costlier to run, prompting buyers to switch to electric vehicles; so I is the cause and II the effect.
Answer: B) Statement I is the cause and Statement II is its effect.

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