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Question

The most often described river in the initial Vedic literature is:

  1. Sindhu
  2. Shutudri
  3. Saraswati
  4. Ganga

Answer:

Option A: Sindhu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sindhu”.

The Sindhu River, now known as the Indus River, is the most frequently mentioned river in the Rig Veda, the earliest Vedic text. It was considered sacred and often referred to as a divine entity.