Question

When did the people of Deccan and South India start using iron?

• A. 1100 B.C.
• B. 1150 B.C.
• C. 1200 B.C.
• D. 1250 B.C.

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1200 B.C.

Iron became popular very quickly after its discovery and people started using it for making agricultural implements, weapons and utensils. In the Deccan and South India, the use of iron started around 1200 B.C.