Question

Vedic civilization flourished along the river ______.
1. Godavari
2. Cauvery
3. Krishna
4. Saraswati

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Saraswati

The correct answer is Saraswati.

• Vedic civilization and culture of India flourished on the banks of the river 'Saraswati'.
• In the Vedic period, the Saraswati River was considered to be the 'Most Holy' River.
• The Saraswati river is one of the main rivers mentioned in the mythological Hindu texts and the Rigveda.
• The Godavari river originates in the Nasik district of Maharashtra.
• It is the longest river (1465 km) flowing in the South so it is called "The Ganga of South India".
• The Cauvery river originates from the Brahmagiri mountain in the Western Ghats.
• It flows through Karnataka and Tamilnadu. its length is usually 800 Km.
• The Krishna River originates from the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in the state of Maharashtra.