Which statement can be inferred from the passage as a whole.

A. The Vaishyas we're the most important caste in the caste system.
B. The Aryans did not bring significant change to the Indus people.
C. The use of extracting ore from iron did not significantly impact society during the Vedic period.
D. The caste system had a lasting impact on Indian culture.

D. The caste system had a lasting impact on Indian culture.