Which metal was first used by the Vedic people?

A. Silver

B. Gold

C. Iron

D. Copper

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

During the Rig Vedic period only copper was used for which the general term - 'ayas' has been used. In a later period when iron came into use, copper and iron came to be known as lohit ayas and syam ayas respectively.