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  1. The river most mentioned in Rigveda is:
    1. Sindhu
    2. Sutudri
    3. Saraswati
    4. Gandaki
Correct Option: A

Rigvedic hymns mention several rivers. In the text Sindhu (or Indus), Saraswati(now lost) , the Gomati (modern Gomal), the Krumu(mordern Kurram) and the Kubha (modern Kabul) are mentioned. The most important river seems to be the Shindhu and its tributaries-Shutudri (Sutluj), Vipas (Beas), Parushni(Ravi), Asikni (chenab) and Vitasta(Jhelum).



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