JEE Main 2023 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements : Statement I : In the metallurgy process, sulphide ore is converted to oxide before reduction. Statement II : Oxide ores in general are easier to reduce. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• (A)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• (B)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (C)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• (D)Both Statement I and Statement II are correctCorrect