Question

Given below are two statements that describe the mining in medieval India. Read the statements and mark the most suitable option below:

Statement 1: Copper was mined from Golkonda.
Statement 2: Precious gems were mined from Rajasthan.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
• C. Only statement 1 is true.
• D. Only statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

During the medieval age, the gem mining was mainly done in Golkonda and copper was mined in Rajasthan. Mining created a lot of employment opportunities for Indians in these areas.