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The ........ phase is characterized by the wide occurrence of metal-smelting trait in an industry.

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The Chalcolithic phase is where humans began smelting metals, marking a transition from the Stone Age to the use of metal tools.
Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • Neolithic
  • Mesolithic
  • Chalcolithic
  • Palaeolithic
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The Correct Option is C

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The Copper Age, or Chalcolithic period, is characterized by extensive metal usage, particularly copper. It succeeded the Neolithic period and is recognized for the development of metal-smelting methods.
Final Answer: \[\boxed{\text{The correct answer is (3) Chalcolithic.}}\]
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