Given below are two statements :
Statement I : In the metallurgy process, sulphide ore is converted to oxide before reduction.
Statement II : Oxide ores in general are easier to reduce.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options

A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect