Statement I: The States Reorganisation Act 1956 created 16 states and 8 union territories. Statement II: The States Reorganisation Act 1956 made extensive changes in the boundaries of various states for the purpose of meeting the linguistic regional and local demands. Codes:

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