CTET PAPER I 2018 · PYQ · Reading Comprehension · easy
Which one of the following best explains how gunpowder was the nemesis of traditional castles?
A.Wars were fought with guns and hiding in castles was no longer necessary.
B.Artillery forts with large cannons became more stylish than traditional castles.
C.Defending castles grew difficult, since attackers could just shoot castle defenders.
D.Cannons were able to knock down stone walls, so castles offered little protection.✓ Correct
Explanation
The passage states that during the 15th century, artillery became powerful enough to break through stone walls, undermining the military role of castles. This made stone walls — the castle's main defense — useless against cannons.
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