The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name

The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name

Q. The river Chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name :

(a) Askini

(b) Parushni

(c) Shutudri

(d) Vitasta

Ans: (a) Askini

Explanation: The Chenab river was called Asikni (Sanskrit: असिक्नी) in the Rigveda (VIII. 20.25, X. 75.5).

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