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Statement 1: In semiconductors current is obtained due to motion of electrons and holes.
Statement-2: Breaking up of covalent bond produces holes in valance band and electrons in conduction band.

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Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true, and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true but Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false.

D

Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true.

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