Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ?
- Vitasta : Chenab
- Asikni : Jhelum
- Parushni : Ravi
- Yavyavati : Beas
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Detailed Explanation:
Many rivers mentioned in the Rigveda are known today by different names.
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Pair 1 is Incorrect: Vitasta = Jhelum, not Chenab.
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Pair 2 is Incorrect: Asikni = Chenab, not Jhelum.
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Pair 3 is Correct: Parushni = Ravi.
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Pair 4 is Incorrect: Beas = Vipasha, not Yavyavati.
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Therefore, only Pair 3 is correctly matched, making Option C the correct answer.
Pair-wise Analysis
| Ancient Name | Modern Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vitasta | Jhelum | ❌ Incorrectly matched in the question |
| Asikni | Chenab | ❌ Incorrectly matched in the question |
| Parushni | Ravi | ✅ Correct |
| Yavyavati | Beas | ❌ Incorrect (Beas = Vipasha) |
Rigvedic Rivers
| Ancient Name | Modern River |
|---|---|
| Sindhu | Indus |
| Vitasta | Jhelum |
| Asikni | Chenab |
| Parushni | Ravi |
| Vipasha | Beas |
| Shutudri | Sutlej |
| Saraswati | Ghaggar-Hakra (identified by many scholars) |
Important Fact
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Parushni (Ravi) is famous as the site of the Battle of Ten Kings (Dasarajna) mentioned in the Rigveda, where King Sudas emerged victorious.
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