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Question

The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from:

  1. Taxila
  2. Ataranji Khera
  3. Kaushambi
  4. Hastinapur

Answer:

Option B: Ataranji Khera

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ataranji Khera”.

Ataranji Khera, an archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, provides the earliest evidence of iron usage in India, dating back to around 1200 BCE.