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If a statue in the park of a 'person on a horse' has both front legs in the air, it means

  1. died accidently

  2. died by wounds in battle

  3. died in battle

  4. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to traditional equestrian statue symbolism, a horse with both front legs in the air indicates the rider died in battle. This convention, however, is more of a popular myth than a historically accurate rule.

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