Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: There have been seven periods of mass extinctions in the earth's geological history. 
Statement II: The current rate of extinction of species is 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than the background rate of extinction. 
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct answer is (D) : Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.