Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true regarding the settlements that emerged in North India during the Iron Age?

• A. New kings and their kingdoms sprung up in India during the Iron Age.
• B. Trade and urbanisation flourished in the Indian subcontinent.
• C. People stopped the use of iron during this period.
• D. New occupations brought material and cultural developments.

Answer 1

The correct option is C People stopped the use of iron during this period.

A new civilisation thrived in North India during the sixth century BCE. Bigger settlements, trade, and urbanisation flourished. There was an extensive use of Iron that created new jobs and craftsmanship. New kings and their kingdoms also sprung up. New occupations brought material and cultural developments.