Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: The level of groundwater below the surface of Earth at a given place is known as the water table. Statement 2: Extensive use of groundwater in cities for domestic and industrial purposes is resulting in lowering of water table.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B.        Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.        
• C.        Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.                          
• D.        Both statements 1 and 2 are false.