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Which of the following Vedic rivers corresponds to the modern-day river Chenab in the Punjab region?
A. Vipasa
B. Asikni✓ Correct Answer
C. Parushni
D. Sutudri
💡 Solution & Explanation
Asikni is the ancient Vedic name for the modern river Chenab. Vipasa refers to the modern Beas river, Parushni corresponds to the Ravi river, and Sutudri represents the Sutlej river. These rivers are frequently mentioned in the hymns of the Rigveda, reflecting the geographical horizon of early Indo-Aryan settlements in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent.
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