Q: Consider the following statements about cavalry warfare in India: 1. The iron stirrup made it possible for the armoured warrior to sit firmly on a horse without falling off. 2. The iron stirrup also allowed a cavalry charge with lances held tightly to the body, without the rider being thrown off by the shock of impact. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (c)
The correct answer is (a) 'केवल 1'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.