The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is
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- ASindhuCorrect
- BSutudri
- CSarasvati
- DGanga
Explanation
The correct answer is A because the Sindhu, known today as the Indus, is the river mentioned most frequently in the Rig Veda. It was the central river of the early Vedic civilization, providing the geographic and economic foundation for their settlements. While the Sarasvati was considered the most sacred or pious river, the Sindhu holds the record for the highest number of textual references. In contrast, the Ganga is mentioned only once and the Yamuna three times, indicating that the early Vedic people were primarily concentrated in the Indus Valley region rather than the Gangetic plains.
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