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Which of the following was the first metal that came into use?

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Gold
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Copper
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Bronze
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Silver
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Solution

The correct option is A Gold
Gold was the first metal that came into use by the Prehistoric man. It was discovered around 6000 BCE. It was a soft metal and were therefore predominantly used for decoration and bullion for trade. Copper came into use soon after gold.

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