Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> S1: Iron ore and coal were in abundance in England. Lead, copper and tin were locally available.

S2: Charcoal was used to obtain iron, which had to be exported from Italy.

Based on the above statements, select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True; both are independent statements.
• B. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1.
• C. S1:True; S2: False.
• D. S1: False; S2: True.

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1:True; S2: False.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Iron ore and coal were widely available in England, whereas, lead, copper, and tin were locally available, which led to setting up of industries. Another metal iron in its purest form was extracted from the iron ore through the process of smelting, which required charcoal. Charcoal was obtained by burning wood. Increase in the demand for charcoal led to deforestation and reduction of forest area.