1. The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer. 2. There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.

The prices of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.
There is tremendous increase in the temperature during this summer thereby damaging crops greatly.

[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:

Clearly, damage to crops due to high temperature may have resulted in a short supply of vegetables and hence an increase in their prices.