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Q3 (IAS/2026) History & Culture › Ancient India Official Key

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
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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C

Explanation

The Rigveda mentions several rivers with their ancient names. The correct modern equivalents are:

  • Vitasta is the ancient name of the Jhelum river. (Pair 1 is incorrect)
  • Asikni is the ancient name of the Chenab river. (Pair 2 is incorrect)
  • Parushni is the ancient name of the Ravi river. (Pair 3 is correct)
  • Vipasha is the ancient name of the Beas river, whereas Yavyavati is generally identified with the Zhob river in modern-day Balochistan. (Pair 4 is incorrect)

Since only the third pair is correctly matched, the correct option is 3 only.

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Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parus…
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This question blends standard static history (Rig Vedic rivers) with current affairs (Vitasta Mahotsav). While Yavyavati is an obscure bouncer, Vitasta, Asikni, and Parushni are absolute basics from NCERTs and standard Geography texts. You must know the Sapta Sindhu nomenclature by heart to survive such questions.

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What is the modern name of the ancient river Vitasta?
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www.pib.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
"This river finds mention in many ancient texts like Neelmat Purana, Vitasta Mahamaya, Harcharita Chintamani, Rajatarangini... Shri Amit Shah addresses the Vitasta Mahotsav organized by the Ministry of Culture... in Srinagar."
Why this source?
  • Official government press release from the Ministry of Culture regarding the 'Vitasta Mahotsav'.
  • Directly identifies the river Vitasta as the ancient name of the Jhelum river.
  • Discusses the river's mention in ancient texts like the Rajatarangini and Nilamata Purana.
ignca.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Official Census of India document (District Census Handbook for Srinagar).
  • Provides historical context for the city of Srinagar, citing its location on the banks of the Vitasta.
  • Explicitly states that the Vitasta is 'now known as Jhelum'.
adpcollege.ac.in Standard ref
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Academic source from the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
  • Explains the etymology and historical transitions of the river's name from Sanskrit to modern usage.
  • Links the Sanskrit 'Vitasta' to the Greek 'Hydaspes' and the modern 'Jhelum'.
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