Which one of the following statements is correct about SCR?
A. SCR is constructed using an npn and pnp transistor by connecting base of one transistor to collector of the other transistor
B. To switch off an SCR, gate current must be reduced below certain threshold value
C. Higher levels of gate currents in SCR cause it to conduct at lower anode-to-cathode voltages
D. The higher the gate current in SCR, the higher the holding current to switch off
Answer: Option C
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