Ancient Indian Rivers in General Studies : PYQs with Answers

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UPSC CSE PRELIMS 2026Ancient Indian Rivers

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched?

Select the answer using the code given below:

1 and 2

3 and 4

3 only

4 only

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Correct Answer: C — 3 only

Explanation:

Parushni is correctly matched with the Ravi.

Vitasta is classically associated with the Jhelum, not the Chenab.

Asikni is associated with the Chenab, not the Jhelum.

Yavyavati is not accepted as the Beas.

So only statement 3 is correct.