WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following metals was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iron
  2. Gold
  3. Copper
  4. Silver

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Iron

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Iron šŸ“š Explanation: The people of the Indus Valley Civilization (Bronze Age) were familiar with copper, bronze, silver, and gold. However, they did not know about 'Iron', which was introduced in India much later during the Vedic period (Iron Age). This lack of iron is a major distinguishing feature of the Harappan culture.