GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which river has no mention in Rigveda?
A
Sindhu
B
Saraswati
C
Yamuna
D
Periyar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Periyar river has not been mentioned in Rigveda.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. Narmada river is not mentioned in Rig Veda.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brahmaputra rivers does not find frequent mention in Rigvedic Hymns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rig Veda mentions following rivers: Kubha(Kabul), Krumu(Kurram), Gomati(Gumal), Sindhu (Indus), Vitase(Jhelum), Asikni(Chenab), Parushni(Ravi), Vipas(Beas), Sutudri(Sutlej), Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati, Ghaggar(Drishadvati), Saryu etc. Southern and eastern rivers of India are missing.

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