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Q: Which of the following rivers was known as Parushni in the Vedic period ?
  • A. Chenab
  • B. Sutlej
  • C. Beas
  • D. Ravi
Correct Answer: Option D - The Ravi river was known as Parushni in the Vedic period (Rigvedic period). Many rivers of India are mentioned in the Rigvedic period. Some of the important are Sutlej (Shutudri), Vyas (Vipasha), Jhelum (Vitasta), Saraswati (Ghaghar/the most sacred river), Chenab (Askini), Gandak (Sadanira) etc.
D. The Ravi river was known as Parushni in the Vedic period (Rigvedic period). Many rivers of India are mentioned in the Rigvedic period. Some of the important are Sutlej (Shutudri), Vyas (Vipasha), Jhelum (Vitasta), Saraswati (Ghaghar/the most sacred river), Chenab (Askini), Gandak (Sadanira) etc.

Explanations:

The Ravi river was known as Parushni in the Vedic period (Rigvedic period). Many rivers of India are mentioned in the Rigvedic period. Some of the important are Sutlej (Shutudri), Vyas (Vipasha), Jhelum (Vitasta), Saraswati (Ghaghar/the most sacred river), Chenab (Askini), Gandak (Sadanira) etc.