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Iron was known in the early Vedic age.

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The above statement is True.
Iron was known in the early Vedic age. The early Vedic Aryans knew about using gold, copper, and bronze. Some hymns from the Vedas also mention gold. They are believed to have been involved in the trade of copper from the Khetri region in Rajasthan. Given their agricultural background, the Aryans discovered the use of iron in the subcontinent, which gradually boosted economic activity. The Discovery of iron gave them various implements, which helped in clearing the forests and cultivating the land. The use of iron also gradually enhanced the trading system with new trading products, which also led to new occupations being discovered.

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