With respect to the numerical evaluation of the definite integral $${\text{K}} = \int_{\text{a}}^{\text{b}} {{{\text{x}}^2}{\text{dx,}}} $$ where a and b are given, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
I. The value of K obtained using the trapezoidal rule is always greater than or equal to the exact value of the definite integral.
II. The value of K obtained using the Simpson's rule is always equal to the exact value of the definite integral.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
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