Question

Which one among the following is not a characteristic of Rigvedic Aryans ?
1. They were acquainted with horses, chariots and the use of bronze
2. They were acquainted with the use of iron
3. They were acquainted with the cow, which formed the most important form of wealth
4. They were acquainted with the use copper and the modern ploughshare

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : They were acquainted with the use of iron

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. They were acquainted with the use of iron.

• Rigvedic or Pre-Vedic period (1500BC-1000BC)

• Rivers of Rigvedic Period

Ancient Name	Modern name
Askini	Chenab
Vipasa	Vyasa
Parushni	Ravi
Vitasta	Jhelum
Kubha	Kabu
Gomal	Gomti
Sadanira	Gandak
Shutudri	Satluj
Drishadvati/Drishtwati	Ghaggar
Indus	Indus