Which of the following is not a correct statement

  • A

    Resistivity of electrolytes decreases on increasing temperature

  • B

    Resistance of mercury falls on decreasing its temperature

  • C

    When joined in series a $40\, W$ bulb glows more than a $60\, W$ bulb

  • D

    Resistance of $40\, W$ bulb is less than the resistance of $60\, W$ bulb

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