Mathematics · JEE | BINOMIAL THEOREM

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The sum of the binomial coefficients in the expansion of \( (1 + x)^n \) is \( 2^n \). Statement II: In any binomial expansion, the sum of the indices of \( a \) and \( b \) in every term is equal to \( n \). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.