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Direction: In this question a small paragraph is given followed by three possible inferences which may or may not be correct. The question is then followed by five options. You have to choose the option which gives the best possible outcome.

The monsoon, after making a steady start in June and July, went for an extended break in August and early September, pulling down the total cumulative seasonal rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department, the unexpected break was caused by intra-seasonal variability as Pacific cyclones over the Bay of Bengal pulled the monsoon currents towards them leading to disappearance of rain over central and northern India.

(I) The disappearance of rain over central and northern India was due to an extended break of the monsoon in August and early September.

(II) The disappearance of rain over central and northern India was caused by intra-seasonal variability.

(III) The production of rice is expected to be affected severely this year.

A)  Both (I) and (II)       

B)  Only (II)

C)  Both (II) and (III)      

D)  Only (III)

E)  All (I),(II)and(III)