I. The government colleges in the state have decided to

I. The government colleges in the state have decided to enhance student intake in all the courses from the current academic year.
II. The number of applicants for various courses has been continuously growing every year.

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.

We get the answer by constructing the phrase: Because II therefore I.