Question 3. 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
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 3 only
(d) 4 only
Answer: (c) 3 only
Explanation: Vitasta corresponds to the Jhelum, Asikni to the Chenab, and Parushni to the Ravi. Vipas is the ancient name associated with the Beas. Therefore, the first two pairs are interchanged, while the fourth is not correctly matched.
Subject: Ancient Indian History
Topic: Vedic Period