Multiple choice general knowledge

The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The carat unit was indeed historically based on the weight of carob seeds, which were relatively uniform in size and weight. One carat equals 200 milligrams and remains the standard unit for measuring gemstones today.