Chemistry · Structure of atom

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Radioactivity was discovered by Henri Becquerel, demonstrating that certain elements emit radiation spontaneously. Statement II: Alpha rays consist of high-energy particles carrying two units of positive charge and four units of atomic mass, essentially helium nuclei. 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.