Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.
Statement $II$: Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in the breakdown region.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • 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.

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