Based on the following statements,choose the correct option given below.
Statement $I$: Dormancy is a state of metabolic arrest that facilitates the survival of seeds during unfavourable conditions.
Statement $II$: Mature and viable seeds do not germinate even in the presence of favourable conditions unless the dormancy period is completed.

• A
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
• B
  Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect
• C
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect
• D
  Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct