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UPSC 2026HistoryModerate

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parushni : Ravi 4. Yavyavati : Beas Select the answer using the code given below :

A
1 and 2
B
3 and 4
C
3 only
Correct answer
D
4 only

Explanation

The Rigvedic names of the Punjab rivers are Vitasta = Jhelum, Asikni = Chenab, Parushni = Ravi, Vipash = Beas and Shutudri = Sutlej. Yavyavati is usually identified with the Zhob, a river west of the Indus, not the Beas. So only the Parushni–Ravi pair is correct.

Ancient Indian HistoryRigvedic geography: riversVitastaAsikniParushniYavyavatiRigvedic rivers

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