Consider the following statements about the arms used by Europeans in warfare in India : 1. The flint-lock muskets could work even in wet weather. 2. The addition of bayonet made musket a more effective and dangerous weapon in close combat. 3. The wrought-iron cannon barrels were easy to move and manoeuvre. How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

Two statements are correct. Statement 1 is correct: flint-lock muskets, unlike the earlier matchlocks, used a flint striking mechanism that worked better in wet weather conditions, although not perfectly. Statement 2 is correct: the attachment of a bayonet transformed the musket into a dual-purpose weapon, effective both at range and in close combat, eliminating the need for a separate pikeman. Statement 3 is incorrect: wrought-iron cannon barrels were heavy and cumbersome to move; the lighter and more manoeuvrable bronze cannons were preferred for field artillery, while wrought-iron cannons were typically used for fortifications.