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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Vedic Rivers) - List-II (Modern Names)

A. Kubha - 1. Gandak
B. Parushni - 2. Kabul
C. Sadanira - 3. Ravi
D. Sutudri - 4. Satluj

A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 3 1 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 3 1 4”.
Vedic Rivers Modern Names
Kubha Kabul
Parushni Ravi
Sadanira Gandak
Sutudri Satluj

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