Consider the following statements :
Statement I : As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be rela

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Consider the following statements :
Statement I : As regards returns from an investment in a company, generally, bondholders are considered to be relatively at lower risk than stockholders.
Statement II : Bondholders are lenders to a company whereas stockholders are its owners.
Statement III : For repayment purpose, bondholders are prioritized over stockholders by a company.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

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(A) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

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(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II

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(C) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

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(D) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct