Q. Consider the following metals/alloys:
  1. Gold
  2. Silver
  3. Copper
  4. Brass
  5. Bronze
  6. Iron
Which of these metals/alloys were commonly used by the Indus Valley People?

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Notes: Indus Valley People were aware of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Bronze and Tin but did not know much about Iron. Among these, Copper was the most widely used metal, making option 1 the correct answer while options 2 and 3 are incorrect as they include Iron.

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