Which phase of the subcontinent's past marked the first use of copper?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chalcolithic
The Chalcolithic phase, dated to about 6,000 BP, marked the first use of copper; the name itself comes from the Greek word for copper.
NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline 1 … “6,000 Chalcolithic (first use of copper)” “(Note: All dates are approximate. Besides, there are wide variations in developments in different parts of the subcontinent. Dates indicated are for the earliest evidence of each phase.)” |