History · Medieval Indian History
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: When Indians took to making iron guns during the 17th century, these artillery pieces were excessively heavy and structurally formed using welded bars hooped round rather than being cast. Reason R: The metallurgical framework of Mughal India was characterized by an inability to produce cast iron, forcing a continued reliance on expensive bronze cannons or welded iron composites. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer:
- 1Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A✓
- 2Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- 3A is correct but R is not correct
- 4A is not correct but R is correct
Correct answer
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
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