The Rigveda mentions several rivers using their ancient names. Sarsuti is a variation of Saraswati. Parushni is identified with the modern Ravi River. Asikni is identified with the modern Chenab River. Vitasta is identified with the modern Jhelum River.
Match the rivers with their vedic names. (a) Sarsuti (i) Chenab (b) Parushni (ii) Jhelam (c) Asikni (iii) Saraswati (d) Vitasta (iv) Ravi
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Vedic Age (Geographical Extent and Settlement Patterns)
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