1.  Statement : 

I. It is the aim of the city is civic authority to get the air pollution reduced by 20% in the next two months.

II. the number of asthma cases in the city is constantly increasing.

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 effects of independent causes
E. Both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The increase in number of asthma cases must have alerted the authorities to take action to control air pollution that triggers the disease.