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Consider the following statements regarding the Industrial Revolution in Britain:

I. At the beginning of industrialization, coal and iron ore were plentifully available in Britain.

II. The blast furnace came into use at the beginning of the 18th century.

III. Britain was lucky in possessing excellent coking coal and high-grade iron ore in the same basins.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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The correct answer is

I and III only

Statement I: Correct. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, coal and iron ore were abundantly available in Britain. These resources played an important role in the growth of industries.

Statement II: Incorrect. The blast furnace was already in use before the beginning of the 18th century. Therefore, it is incorrect to state that it came into use only at the beginning of the 18th century.

Statement III: Correct. Britain was fortunate in having excellent coking coal and high-grade iron ore in the same regions, which supported the rapid development of the iron and steel industry.

Therefore, Statements I and III only are correct.

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