1.  Statements : 

I. Large number of people living in the low-lying areas have been evacuated during the last few days to safer places.

II. The government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the affected areas.

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

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

Evacuating low-lying areas and rushing in relief to the affected areas clearly indicates that floods have occurred in the in the areas.