Consider the following statements regarding Later Vedic culture 1 Iron played an important role in t...........

Consider the following statements regarding Later Vedic culture:

1. Iron played an important role in the conversion of the forests of the Ganga Valley into agricultural lands in this period.

2. The later Vedic texts have mentioned about the commercial quarters which were referred to Nagara.

3. In the later Vedic period, the assemblies became less important and the power of the king increased.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 3.

The Discovery of iron gave them new implements like axes to clear the forest and cultivate the land.
With the use of iron plough-heads, sickles, and hoes, they could bring vast tracts of land under cultivation.
The term 'Nagara', referring to commercial quarters, is found in the later Vedic texts.
However, large towns appeared only at the end of the Vedic period.
In later Vedic times, popular assemblies lost their importance and royal power increased at its cost.