Cause and Effect Q20

20.	Statements:        I.            There has been a high increase in the incidents of atrocities against women in the city during the past few months.     II.            The police authority has been unable to nab the culprits who are committing crime against women.
	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 C

Explanation:

An increase in the cases of atrocities on women and the police being unable to nab the culprits involved in the same are independent happenings in themselves.