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Q · Vedic AgeMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements: 1. Rig Veda mentions iron tools. 2. Painted Grey Ware culture indicates advanced iron technology. Which is/are correct?
TopicVedic Age
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Rig Veda does not mention iron; iron usage increased in Later Vedic/PGW culture.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 only