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UPSC 1996: The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is
(a)Sindhu
(b)Sutudri
(c)Sarasvati
(d)Ganga
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Sindhu
The Rigveda refers to the Sindhu (Indus) more than any other river—about 170 times—celebrating it as mighty and life-giving; other rivers like Sarasvati or Ganga receive far fewer references. Therefore Sindhu is the river most frequently mentioned, validating option (a). ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 28. It falls under Ancient History > Vedic Period.
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