Statement I: There is a large-scale fluctuation of oil flow from oil wells prior to earthquakes. Statement II: Tectonic stress accumulates to a certain level, the pore pressure within a deep oil bearing stratum reaches its breaking strength causing oil to sprout along the oil wells.
A
Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
B
Both the statements are true, but Statement I is not the correct explanation of Statement II
C
Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
D
Both statements are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I
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Correct option is A. Both statements are true and statement II is correct explanation of statement I
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