Statement I: The Chief Minister of a State can exercise control over other branches of Government through a coterie of advisors. Statement II: The Chief Minister and his Cabinet function on the basis of collective responsibility. Codes:

• A.  Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
• B.  Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
• C.  Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D.  Statement I is false but Statement II is true