pyq/2023/prelims/11

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.

Statement-II: Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60% is required for the production of electricity.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct