1. Most of the steel producing companies in the country have made considerable profit during the last financial year. 2. Many Asian countries have been importing huge quantities of steel from India.

Most of the steel producing companies in the country have made considerable profit during the last financial year.
Many Asian countries have been importing huge quantities of steel from India.

[A].	Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
[B].	Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
[C].	Both the statements I and II are independent causes
[D].	Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes
[E].	Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The increase in demand of steel from other countries is bound to enhance business and hence profitability of steel companies in India.