Two statements I and II are given. These statements may be either independent causes or may be the effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following options correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. Statements: I. The school bus with teachers and students couldn't reach the school on time. II. A major accident took place on the road blocking the traffic.?

Option 4 : If statement II is the cause, statement I could be its effect

1. A bus reaching the school late cannot cause a major accident on the road. Therefore, option 1 is eliminated.
2. It is not possible to establish a common event that can cause the delay of a school bus as well as a major road accident. - Therefore, option 2 is eliminated.
3. A major road accident obstructing the traffic can cause the school bus to reach late in the school. Therefore, I and II cannot be independent causes. Therefore, option 3 is eliminated.

Hence, statement II is the cause and statement I could be its effect.