Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

The Vedic river Kubha is to be located in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Afghanistan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Afghanistan”.
The Kubha river is identified with the modern-day Kabul River, which flows through Afghanistan.

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