Given below are two statements with respect to amniocentesis.
Statement $I$: Amniocentesis is a process in which amniotic fluid containing foetal cells is collected using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus.
Statement $II$: $X$-ray imaging is used to determine the position of the foetus in the uterus.
In light of the above statements, select the correct answer from the options given below.

• A
  Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are correct.
• B
  Both statement $I$ and statement $II$ are incorrect.
• C
  Statement $I$ is correct and statement $II$ is incorrect.
• D
  Statement $I$ is incorrect and statement $II$ is correct.