Physics · Electrostatic Potential

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Potential energy of a system of charges is independent of the path followed in bringing the charges to their respective positions. Statement II: Electrostatic force is non-conservative. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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