UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 29
With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs :
| Territorial region | River flowing in the region |
|---|---|
| I. Asmaka | Godavari |
| II. Kamboja | Vipas |
| III. Avanti | Mahanadi |
| IV. Kosala | Sarayu |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two)
Explanation: Asmaka lay along the Godavari and ancient Kosala along the Sarayu; both pairs match. Kamboja is associated with the north-west frontier, and Avanti with the Malwa/Narmada–Shipra region rather than the listed rivers.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: Correct-Asmaka: Godavari.
II: Incorrect-Vipas (Beas) is not the representative river of Kamboja.
III: Incorrect-Avanti is linked to Shipra/Narmada, not Mahanadi.
IV: Correct-Kosala: Sarayu.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-'Only one' understates the verified count of 2.
B. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
C. Incorrect-'Only three' overstates the verified count of 2.
D. Incorrect-'All the four' overstates the verified count of 2.