Statement (I): For implementing weigh-batching, separate com

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Direction: Each of the question consist of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II)’. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below:

Statement (I): For implementing weigh-batching, separate compartments are made for storing large quantities of the aggregates. Beside lifting and loading equipments, there must be regular assessment of grading and also of moisture content.
Statement (II): Whereas eventual strength of the mix depends also on the grading of the ingredients, the water needs too must be properly computed and implemented.

[ESE (IES) CE 2016 P1]

A Both statement (I) and statement (II) are individually true and statement (II) is the correct explanation of statement (I)

B Both statement (I) and statement (II) are individually true and statement (II) is not the correct explanation of statement (I)

C Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false

D Statement (I) is false but statement (II) is true