Statement I:
Drinking tea has a number of health benefits. A cup of the beverage can help
slash the risk of developing cancer by shrinking tumours.
Statement II:
The new research has shown that black tea could help prevent cancer. The
compound Theaflavin-2 which has antioxidant properties reduces the risk of
some cancers as well as heart disease.

A

if statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.

B

if statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.

C

if both the statements I and II are effects of independent causes.

D

if both the statements I and II are effects of some common cause.