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Consider the following statements

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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-1

(c)

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Explanation

Statement-I is correct because India majority of electricty produced from coal as per Economic Survey. Statement-II is wrong. 3-5% uranium enrichment enough for electricity production. Topic was the news because of Iran nuclear deal in 2021 April. so C is the answer.