How many times has the Ganga River been mentioned in the Rigveda?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1.
The Ganga River is mentioned only once in the Rigveda, making it one of the least referenced rivers in this ancient Indian scripture. The reference occurs in Mandala 10, Hymn 75, where Ganga is described as a sacred river flowing from the mountains. While the Rigveda predominantly focuses on rivers like the Saraswati, Sindhu, and Yamuna, the singular mention of Ganga highlights its early recognition in Vedic literature. Over time, Ganga gained immense religious and cultural significance in later texts, becoming central to Hindu rituals, pilgrimages, and mythology, but in the Rigvedic period, it was still emerging in prominence compared to other rivers.