The river mentioned most in early Vedic literature is:

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A. Sindhu
B. Shutudri
C. Sarasvati
D. Ganga

Answer: Sindhu

Option a is the correct answer The Aryans lived in the land known as Sapta Sindhu or the Land of Seven River. These seven rivers were: Sindhu (Indus), Vipash (Beas), Vitasta (Jhelum), Parushni (Ravi), Asikni (Chenab), Shutudri (Satluj) and Saraswati. Sindhu is the most mentioned river in vedic literature.

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