Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I (Vedic Rivers)** A. Kubha B. Purushni C. Sadaneera D. Shutudri **List-II (Modern Name)** 1. Gandak 2. Kabul 3. Ravi 4. Sutlej ** Code:**
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A. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
B. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
Answer: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Option b is the correct answer
The correct pairs are A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2. The Vedic rivers and their Modern names are given as follows.
Vedic Name Modern Name
Purushni Ravi
Asikni Chenab
Vitasta Jhelum
Sindhu Indus
Vipasa Beas
Drishdvati Ghaggar
Shutudri Satluj
Kubha Kabul
Sadaneera Gandak
Solution: (a)
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Turamaya, a contemporary of Ashoka was the ruler of Egypt. In his thirteenth inscription, Ashoka mentions five Greek contemporary kings. Turamaya has been identified with the contemporary ruler of Egypt ( 246 to 222 BC ).
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Major Rock edict, Ashoka refers to five Greek rulers in relation to the reach and influence of his teachings
Amtiyoga or Amtiyaka: Identified with Antiochus II Theos, ruler of the Seleucid Empire from 261 to 246 BC.
Tulamaya: Identified with Ptolemy III Euergetes, ruler of Egypt from 246 to 222 BC.
Antekina: Identified with Antigonus Gonatus of Macedonia, ruler from 277 to 239 BC.
Maka: Identified with Magas of Cyrene, ruler from 276 to 250 BC .
Alikyashudala: Possibly identified with Alexander II of Epirus, ruler from 272 to 255 BC. These references highlight Ashoka's awareness of his contemporaries across various regions and his efforts to promote "Dhamma" beyond the boundaries of his own empire, even reaching the Greek rulers of the time.