During demonetization, ₹500 and ₹1000 notes were completely withdrawn from circulation and were no longer legal tender for any transaction. Option (A) is incorrect because no exemption was made for property purchases. Thus, this is the false statement among otherwise correct facts.
Final Answer: (A) ₹500 and ₹1000 notes were demonetized, ceasing to be legal tender except for buying properties.