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The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the

  1. Harappan Culture

  2. Chalcolithic cultures of Western India

  3. Vedic texts

  4. Silver punch-marked coins
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Explanation

Archaeological findings from the Harappan Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE) provide the earliest evidence of silver working in India, with silver artifacts found at sites like Mohenjodaro and Harappa. This predates later evidence from chalcolithic cultures and Vedic references.

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