**In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.**

I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6\% in the last 5 years.

II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13\% in its growth margin this year.

1. Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

2. I is the cause and II is its possible effect.

3. II is the cause and I is its possible effect.

4. Both I and II are independent causes.

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**In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.**

I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6\% in the last 5 years.

II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13\% in its growth margin this year.

1. Both I and II are effects of independent causes.

2. I is the cause and II is its possible effect.

3. II is the cause and I is its possible effect.

4. Both I and II are independent causes.

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**Solution:**

1. Statement I says that Country X reduced its crude oil imports by 6\% over the last 5 years. This reduction could be due to various independent factors such as:
   - Increased domestic oil production
   - Shift towards alternative energy sources like renewables
   - Improved energy efficiency or reduced consumption

2. Statement II mentions a sharp decline of 13\% in the automobile industry's growth margin this year. This decline could be caused by factors like:
   - Reduced consumer demand or spending
   - Increased competition or market saturation
   - Supply chain disruptions or increased costs

3. There is no direct or necessary causal link between the reduction in crude oil imports and the decline in the automobile industry's growth margin. The two statements describe effects likely caused by different independent factors.

4. Therefore, the correct interpretation is that both statements are effects of independent causes.

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

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