Statements:The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months.The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Statements:
The prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market have remained unchanged for the past few months.
The crude oil prices in the international market have gone up substantially in the last few months.

Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect

Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect

Both the statements I and II are independent causes

Both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes

Explanation:

Answer: Option D
The prices of petrol and diesel being stagnant in the domestic market and the increase in the same in the international market must be backed by independent causes.