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Which river was regarded as the most sacred river of the Rigvedic period and called ‘Naditama’?

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The Rigveda praises Saraswati as Naditama, the best or foremost of rivers. The Indus was also a major river, while the religious prominence of the Ganga and Yamuna increased especially in later periods.

ASaraswati
BGanga
CYamuna
DIndus
Correct Answer: SaraswatiYour Answer: A

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The Rigveda praises Saraswati as Naditama, the best or foremost of rivers. The Indus was also a major river, while the religious prominence of the Ganga and Yamuna increased especially in later periods.

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