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Identify the relation between Statement I and Statement II.

Statement I: The bank's net profit increased significantly in the last quarter.

Statement II: The bank implemented cost-cutting measures and improved loan recovery.

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is

II is the cause and I is the effect.

Cost-cutting measures and improved loan recovery directly lower expenses and raise revenue, which boosts net profit.

So Statement II (the actions taken) is the cause, and Statement I (rise in net profit) is the effect.

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