Statement -1 : Ores are generally converted into oxides , prior to reduction .
Statement- 2 : Metal oxides can be easily reduced .
A. Statement - 1 is true , Statement -2 is True , Statement -2 is a correct explanation for statement -3
B. Statement -1 : is true , Statement-2 is true , Statement -2 : Not a correct explanation for statement - 3
C. Statement-1 : is true , Statement -2 is false ,
D. Statement-1 : is false , statement-2 : is true