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In 1709 the first Abraham Darby invented a blast furnace using which fuel instead of charcoal?

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Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Coke
1. Coke came from coal with sulphur removed. 2. It generated high temperatures. 3. Three Darbys revolutionised iron making. _Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 9, The Industrial Revolution._
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