Q.

Given below are two statements:                                                                [2023]

Statement I: Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.
Statement II: Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown region.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.  
2 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.  

Ans.

(3)

Photovoltaic devices convert optical radiation energy into electricity.

Zener diode operates in reverse biased in breakdown region.