Statement (I): In a RC beam, bond stress developed is due to pure adhesion, and frictional and mechanical resistance.Statement (II): Inadequacy of bond strength can be compensated by providing end anchorage in the reinforcing bars.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true; and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement(I)
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually 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.