Two statements I and II are given. Determine the relationship between them:

I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce.

II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

Select the correct option regarding the cause-effect relationship between these statements.

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Two statements I and II are given. Determine the relationship between them:

I. Since the past three years, State M has reported a sharp and substantial decline in the state’s agricultural produce.

II. In the last five years, there has been an increase in the overall average rainfall by 6% in State M bringing respite to the farmers.

Select the correct option regarding the cause-effect relationship between these statements.

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**Solution:**

1. Statement I reports a sharp decline in agricultural produce over the past three years. This decline could be due to various factors such as soil degradation, pests, or poor farming practices.

2. Statement II reports an increase in average rainfall by 6% over the last five years, which is described as bringing respite to farmers, indicating a positive effect on agriculture.

3. The two statements describe two separate phenomena:
   - The decline in agricultural produce is a negative event likely caused by factors other than rainfall.
   - The increase in rainfall is a natural phenomenon and is actually beneficial to farmers.

4. Since the increase in rainfall is positive and the decline in produce is negative, and the two events do not cause each other, they are effects of independent causes.

**Answer:** Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

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