Consider the following statements concerning the initial phase of the Industrial Revolution in England :
1England was fortunate in that coal and iron ore were plentifully available to be used in industry.
2Until the eighteenth century, there was a scarcity of usable iron.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements concerning the initial phase of the Industrial Revolution in England :

1England was fortunate in that coal and iron ore were plentifully available to be used in industry.
2Until the eighteenth century, there was a scarcity of usable iron.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Option C: Both 1 and 2