Directions: Given below is a pair of statements (i) and (ii). Assuming that the information given in both (i) and (ii) is true, decide the nature of their relationship. To determine the answer, do not assume anything beyond the given information.

Statement (i): High level of air pollution in the city

Statement (ii): Increase in respiratory and health-related problems in the population

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  1. Statement (ii) is the effect and statement (i) is the cause.
  2. Both statements are effects of a common cause.
  3. Both the statements are effects of some independent causes.
  4. Statement (i) is the effect and statement (ii) is the cause.

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Option 1 : Statement (ii) is the effect and statement (i) is the cause.
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Based on the given information:

Statement (i): High level of air pollution in the city.

This suggests that the quality of air within the city is poor due to elevated concentrations of pollutants.

Statement (ii): Increase in respiratory and health-related problems in the population.

This is referring to a rise in health issues, particularly respiratory problems, among the population.

Under the knowledge that air pollution can lead to health issues, we can infer that the elevated pollution (statement i) is potentially causing the increase in respiratory and health-related problems (statement ii).

Therefore, statement (ii) is seen as the effect of the cause outlined in statement (i).

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1."

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