Question

The discovery and use of which metal was a turning point in the Vedic period

Answer 1

The discovery and use of iron metal was a turning point in the Vedic period.

Answer 2

The discovery and use of iron was a turning point in the Vedic period. During the later "Vedic period", people were mainly dependant on agriculture for their livelihood.

• They were in need of some weapons or tools to help them in farming. Hence, they prepared tools made of iron to facilitate functions such as cleaning and to aid in certain other farming activities.
• With the help of iron weapons, the agriculture sector initiated to flourish and the population was having an ample amount of food to eat.