In the context of waging battles in India during the eighteenth century, which among
the following means 'A heavy gun used by infantry soldiers'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Musket.
- Muskets was the heavy gun used by infantry soldiers in ancient period.
- It was fired over the shoulder (or sometimes mounted on a stand), and it had a very long barrel.
- It was also muzzle-loaded, which means it was loaded through the front of the gun, not the back, like most contemporary guns.