UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 30
Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?
| Ancient Name | Modern Name |
|---|---|
| 1. Vitasta | Chenab |
| 2. Asikni | Jhelum |
| 3. Parushni | Ravi |
| 4. Yavyavati | Beas |
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: Rigvedic river names can be mapped as Vitasta–Jhelum, Asikni–Chenab and Parushni–Ravi; Yavyavati is not securely identified as the Beas.
Statement-wise Analysis:
Statement 1: Incorrect - Vitasta denotes the Jhelum, not the Chenab.
Statement 2: Incorrect - Asikni corresponds to the Chenab, not the Jhelum.
Statement 3: Correct - Parushni is identified with the Ravi.
Statement 4: Incorrect - Beas is generally associated with Vipasha; identifying Yavyavati as Beas is not accepted here.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 1, 2 and omits supported item(s) 3.
B: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 4.
C: Correct - This option includes the supported item(s) and excludes the unsupported ones.
D: Incorrect - Includes unsupported item(s) 4 and omits supported item(s) 3.
Review note: Yavyavati’s exact modern identification is debated in historical geography; avoid asserting an unqualified identification.