Q. With reference to the geographical horizon of the Vedic Aryans, consider the following statements:
1.The term Sapta-Sindhu refers to the region of seven rivers primarily located in the northwestern part of South Asia.
2.During the Later Vedic period, the Aryans expanded eastward into regions like Kosala and Videha.
3.The Rigvedic Aryans were unfamiliar with the Sarasvati river, as it is only mentioned in the Later Vedic texts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Sapta-Sindhu refers to the region of seven rivers — Sindhu, Vitasta, Asikni, Parushni, Vipash, Shutudri, and Sarasvati — primarily covering the northwestern part of South Asia.
- During the Later Vedic period, Aryans expanded eastward into eastern U.P. (Kosala) and north Bihar (Videha).
- The Sarasvati river is mentioned in the Rigveda itself, and was well known to the early Vedic Aryans.
Source- NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
