Consider the following statements and identify the answer using the code given below:
Statement I: The principle of equality before law and equal protection of laws means that equals must be treated equally
Statement II: All persons are not equal by nature, attainment or circumstances

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

Answer: Option A