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Which metal was first used by the Vedic people? |
A. | Silver |
B. | Gold |
C. | Iron |
D. | Copper |
Answer» D. Copper | |
Explanation: The Rig Veda mentions such artisans as the carpenter, the chariot-maker, the weaver, the leather worker, the potter, etc. Thisindicates that they practiced all these crafts. The term, ayas used for copperor bronze shows that metal working was known. Gold was known as 'hiranya. |
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