Below a question is given with two statements (I) and (II). These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. The staff of the factory called off the strike they were holding protesting against the low wages. II. The staff of the factory went on a strike, anticipating a threat to their jobs. Correct Answer Both the statements (I) and (II) are effects of independent causes. Going on a strike and calling off a strike cannot be for the same cause. They must be effects of independent causes.