Statement (I): In elastic analysis of structures, the neutra

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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): In elastic analysis of structures, the neutral axis is the intersection between the plane of bending and the neutral plane.
Statement (II): Neutral axis in the context of plastic analysis of structures is always the Equal area axis of the cross-section.

[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