Statement 1: A new pesticide was introduced in the region. Statement 2: Crop yields increased by 20% in the same year. Choose the correct relation.
Correct: A
The pesticide (Statement 1) improves crop protection, directly increasing yields (Statement 2). While other factors might contribute, the pesticide is a stated cause. Options B and D are incorrect. Option C is a red herring—it conflates unrelated factors.