UPSC Prelims Ancient history Archives - UPSC SHORT NOTES https://upscshortnotes.com/category/upsc-prelims-ancient-history/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:19:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Q. The first metal used by the man was https://upscshortnotes.com/q-the-first-metal-used-by-the-man-was/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=q-the-first-metal-used-by-the-man-was Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:19:29 +0000 https://upscshortnotes.com/?p=275 Q. The first metal used by the man was (UPSC Prelims/1979) (a) Iron (b) Copper (c) Aluminium (d) Gold Show […]

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Q. The first metal used by the man was (UPSC Prelims/1979)
(a) Iron
(b) Copper
(c) Aluminium
(d) Gold

Correct Answer: (b) Copper
Why option (b) is correct?
• Copper was found in free (native) state in nature
• It has a low melting point and is easy to shape
• Early humans used copper for tools, weapons, and ornaments

Stages of Early Material Use
• Paleolithic Age → Stone tools
• Neolithic Age → Polished stone tools
• Chalcolithic Age → Copper + Stone
• Bronze Age → Bronze (Copper + Tin)
• Iron Age → Iron

Why other options are incorrect?
• Iron → Required advanced smelting technology
• Aluminium → Extracted only by modern electrolysis
• Gold → Used mainly for ornaments, not tools

Important Exam Facts
• First metal used by humans → Copper
• First alloy used → Bronze
• Chalcolithic Age is also called Copper-Stone Age

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