68th BPSC Prelims (2023), question 33

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  1. When did the use of iron begin in Indian subcontinent?

    1. Around 12000 years ago
    2. Around 6000 years ago
    3. Around 9000 years ago
    4. More than one of the above
    5. None of the above
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    Answer: E — None of the above

    None of the given figures matches the archaeologically accepted start of iron use in the subcontinent (c. 1500-1200 BCE, roughly 3200-3500 years ago), per the official key.

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