Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: Griess-Ilosvay test is used for the detection of nitrite ion, which involves the use of sulphanilic acid and $\alpha$-naphthylamine reagent.
Statement $II$: In the above test, sulphanilic acid is diazotized by the acidified nitrite ion, which on further coupling with $\alpha$-naphthylamine forms an azo-dye.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A
  Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true
• B
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
• C
  Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
• D
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false