History · Art and Culture
Consider the following statements regarding the historical evolution of the colour blue: Statement I: The introduction of synthetic ultramarine in the 19th century reduced dependence on lapis lazuli and made blue pigments more affordable and widely accessible. Statement II: Lapis lazuli, the source of natural ultramarine, was historically mined primarily in Badakhshan (modern Afghanistan) rather than India. Statement III: Indigo dye was extensively cultivated and exported from India to Europe, becoming a major commercial commodity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
- 2Statements I, II, and III are all correct.✓
- 3Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 4Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
Correct answer
Statements I, II, and III are all correct.
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