1.  Statements : 

I.The price of vegetables have been increased considerably during this summer.

II.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 effect of some common causes

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.