In the Rigvedas there is a hymn in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra
and two rivers that were worshipped as goddesses. Which are these rivers?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Beas and Sutlej
Other Information-
- The Rigveda has a source as a dialogue between the sage Vishwamitra and the two rivers Beas and Sutlej were worshiped as goddesses.
- About 25 rivers have been mentioned in this Veda, out of which the most important river Indus is described more.
- Saraswati is considered to be the most sacred river.
- Beas is a major river flowing in Punjab Himachal. The length of the river is 460 km. It is one of the five major rivers of Punjab.
- Sutlej is an evergreen river flowing in northern India. Its mythological name is Shaturdi. Whose length is the longest among the five rivers flowing in Punjab. It flows from Pakistan.