This question has Statement 1 and Statement 2. Of the four choices given after the Statements, choose the one that best describes the two Statements. Statement 1: A pure semiconductor has negative temperature coefficient of resistance. Statement 2: On raising the temperature, more charge carriers are released into the conduction band.

A

Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

B

Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

C

Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation of Statement 1.

D

Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.