Question

State the role of iron in the development of agriculture during the Vedic Age

Answer 1

Explanation:

Agriculture became quite prominent in Vedic Period. The use of various agricultural implements like iron plough shares, metal tools was in practice. The making of furrows for crops was evident with reference to Pusan in Rig Veda. Variety of crops were cultivated.

Answer 2

• Discovery of iron gave the Aryans new implements like axes to clear the forest and cultivate the land . Thus,agriculture became their important occupation. The production of more rice ,wheat, barley, vegetable and fruits improved their standard of living