DIRECTION: The question consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below. Statement I: There was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga valley towards the end of Chandragupta's reign. Statement II: Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk.

• A.  Both the statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
• B.  Both the statements are 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