2026 · Ancient HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q13.
Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ? r Vitasta Asikni Parushni 4. Yavyavati Chenab Jhelum Ravi Beas Select the answer using the code given below :
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 3 only
D. 4 only
Answer

C

Explanation

The correct Vedic–modern river mapping is Parushni → Ravi. Vitasta is the Jhelum and Asikni is the Chenab; the Beas is Vipas/Vipasha, not Yavyavati. UPSC is testing precise ancient-name mapping rather than broad Punjab geography.