Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Jerome k. Jerome’s Three Men in a boat (1889) is hurthorous and journalistic in form.
Statement II: It is about three young men and their dog on a holiday.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

The correct answer is Both statement I and Statement II are true.

Analysis of Statement I:
Jerome K. Jerome's classic novel Three Men in a Boat (published in 1889) was originally conceived as a serious travel guide (travelogue) of a boating trip along the River Thames, documenting local history, landmarks, and geography along the route. Because of this, it retains a journalistic and episodic structure. However, during the writing process, Jerome's humorous anecdotes and comedic observations took over, transforming it into a legendary work of comic fiction. Thus, Statement I is true as the book is both humorous in nature and journalistic/travelogue-like in its form.

Analysis of Statement II:
The story directly narrates the boating holiday of three young men—Jerome (the narrator), George, and Harris. They embark on this journey along the River Thames to seek relief from their perceived health issues and the mundane routine of city life. They are accompanied by a dog, a fox terrier named Montmorency, who adds to the comedic situations. Therefore, Statement II is also true.