In the Rigvedas there is a hymn in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra and two rivers th...........

General Studies (CGL) Geography

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?

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Ganga and Yamuna

Alakananda and Bhagirathi

Ravi and Chenab

Beas and Sutlej

- In the Rigveda, there is a well-known hymn that involves a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra and two rivers.

- These rivers are worshipped as goddesses and are asked to assist in crossing them.

- The correct rivers in this context are the Beas and Sutlej rivers.

- Option 4: Beas and Sutlej - These are the rivers involved in the Rigvedic hymn where Sage Vishvamitra has a dialogue with these river goddesses.

- Option 1: Ganga and Yamuna - These are sacred rivers in India, but not part of this specific Rigvedic hymn.

- Option 2: Alakananda and Bhagirathi - These form the Ganges but are not relevant to this dialogue in the Rigveda.

- Option 3: Ravi and Chenab - Both are significant rivers in Punjab, but not featured in the hymn.

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