I. Members of a community sat on a dharna (protest) demanding

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I. Members of a community sat on a dharna (protest) demanding reservations in government jobs.
II. The leaders of the movement from the community were arrested by the police.

1. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
2. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
3. If both the statements I and II are independent causes.
4. If both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
5. If both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.

Correct Option: D

The members sat on a dharna because they did not have any hopes that the government will fulfill their demands. Only the leaders were arrested because of fear of law and order problem.