Multiple choice general knowledge

In which of the following areas were the Rigvedic hymns mainly composed?

  1. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

  2. Gujarat and Rajasthan

  3. Punjab and Haryana

  4. Afghanistan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Rigvedic hymns were primarily composed in the Punjab and Haryana region, particularly along the banks of the Saraswati river. This area, known as Sapta-Sindhu (land of seven rivers), was the heartland of early Vedic civilization. The geography described in the Rigveda matches this region.

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