Statement (I): Pipes carrying water are anchored at bends an

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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): Pipes carrying water are anchored at bends and other points of unbalanced thrusts
Statement (II): Pipes are anchored by firmly embedding In massive blocks of concrete or masonry to counter side thrusts due to hydrodynamic forces exerted on the joints.

[ESE (IES) CE 2016 P2]

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 but 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