$29.$ Consider the following statements:

$($i$)$ Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks.

$($ii$)$ Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage.

$($iii$)$ Masonry in lime mortar has better resistance against rain penetration

and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in cement mortar.

Which of these statements are correct?

A$.($i$),($ii$)$ and $($iii$)$

B$.($i$)$ and $($ii$)$

C$.($ii$)$ and $($iii$)$

D$.($i$)$ and $($iii$)$