This question matches the ancient Vedic names of rivers with their modern names: - Shutudri is the ancient name for the Sutlej river. - Vipas is the ancient name for the Beas river. - Parushni is the ancient name for the Ravi river. - Asikni is the ancient name for the Chenab river. - Vitasta is the ancient name for the Jhelum river. Matching these pairs gives the correct combination: (a)-3, (b)-1, (c)-2, (d)-5, (e)-4.
Match : (a) Shutudri 1. Beas (b) Vipas 2. Ravi (c) Parushni 3. Sutlej (d) Asikni 4. Jhelum (e) Vitasta 5. Chenab Select from the codes given below :
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2014 · Topic: Vedic Age (Geographical Extent and Settlement Patterns)
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