Consider the following statements about the arms used by Europeans in warfare in India:

1. The flint-lock muskets could work even in wet weather.

2. The addition of bayonet made muskets a more effective and dangerous weapon in close combat.

3. The wrought-iron cannon barrels were easy to move and manoeuvre.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements about the arms used by Europeans in warfare in India:

1. The flint-lock muskets could work even in wet weather.
2. The addition of bayonet made muskets a more effective and dangerous weapon in close combat.
3. The wrought-iron cannon barrels were easy to move and manoeuvre.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Prepp Team · Accepted Answer

All statements are correct. Flint-lock muskets were indeed effective in wet weather, and the addition of a bayonet made them more effective in close combat. Wrought-iron cannon barrels were easier to manoeuvre. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 3.

Prepp Team · Answer

2

Prepp Team · Answer

3

Prepp Team · Answer

Nil

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