Previous Year Question
In the Rigveda, there is a dialogue between the sage Vishwamitra and which two rivers?
A.
Chenab and Ravi
B.
Sutlej and Chenab
C.
Beas and Jhelum
D.
Beas and Sutlej
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The Third Mandala of the Rigveda contains a famous dialogue between Sage Vishwamitra and the two rivers Vipasha (Beas) and Shutudri (Sutlej). This is known as the river dialogue hymn.
The Rigveda also refers to the Saraswati as “Naditama”, meaning the best or foremost among rivers. The Third Mandala of the Rigveda is primarily associated with Sage Vishwamitra.