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Consider the following statements regarding the geographical and historical context of ancient Haryana during the Vedic period: 1. The region corresponding to modern Haryana was cradle to the sacred Vedic river Drishtadvati and parts of the Saraswati basin where core Vedic rituals were composed. 2. The region was historically designated as Brahmavarta in sacred texts because of its association with early Vedic sages and ritual sacrifices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Both statements accurately reflect the ancient geographical and religious identity of Haryana during the Vedic period. Ancient texts describe the tract between the Saraswati and Drishtadvati rivers as Brahmavarta the holy land where Vedic hymns were chanted and rituals performed. This region formed the cultural heartland of early Indo-Aryan civilization before expanding eastward into the Gangetic plains.
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