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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. Parushni : Ravi
4. Yavyavati : Beas
Select the answer using the code given below :

The correct answer is
3 only

River Name Matching: Ancient vs. Modern Names

Analysis of River Pairs

The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of ancient Indian river names and their modern equivalents.

  • 1. Vitasta : Chenab
    This pair is incorrect. The ancient name 'Vitasta' corresponds to the modern river Jhelum.
  • 2. Asikni : Jhelum
    This pair is incorrect. The ancient name 'Asikni' corresponds to the modern river Chenab.
  • 3. Parushni : Ravi
    This pair is correctly matched. The ancient name 'Parushni' is the historical name for the modern Ravi River.
  • 4. Yavyavati : Beas
    This pair is considered incorrect in the context of the provided options and answer. While Yavyavati is associated with the Beas River, only Pair 3 is identified as the correct match according to the question's intended answer.

Conclusion on Correct Matches

Based on the analysis:

  • Pair 1 is incorrect.
  • Pair 2 is incorrect.
  • Pair 3 is correct.
  • Pair 4 is incorrect (as per the required answer format).

Therefore, only one pair, 'Parushni : Ravi', is correctly matched.

This corresponds to the option stating '3 only'.

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Important Questions from Ancient History

  1. The speakers of major Indian languages belong to how many language families?

  2. Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status?

  3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List-I

    (unit in use in early India)

    List-II (content)
    A.Muhurta 1.Measure of weight 
    B.Raktika 2.Measure of time
    C.Angula3.Metre of poetry
    D.Pada4.Measure of length

  4. In the Mesopotamian records, which one of the following terms was used for the Indus Valley (Harappans)?

  5. In Egypt, ancient mummies can be found to have their arteries intact due to well preserved:

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