Q. Consider the following statements with respect to Marco Polo:

1. He spent almost same number of years in India that he spent in China
2. In China, he spent much of his time in court of Kublai Khan

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: Marco Polo was a famous 13th century traveler. He was from the city-state of Venice, in the modern Italy. Chinese technology and goods used to land in Europe via the Arabs during this period. Marco Polo travelled to China in order to know about it and to breach the Arab monopoly over Europe’s trade with China. He spent much time in the court of Kublai Khan, the most famous Mongol ruler of China. He left a picturesque account of his court. So, statement 1 is correct. Marco Polo returned to Italy by sea, visiting Malabar in India on the way. In his travelogue, he had mentioned his observations in India. So, statement 2 is also correct.

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