Multiple choice general knowledge

Which river is believed to be the daughter of the Mountain King, Himavat?

  1. Krishna

  2. Ganga

  3. Godavari

  4. Kaveri
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Explanation

In Hindu mythology, Ganga is depicted as the daughter of Himavat (the personification of the Himalayas) and his wife Mena. This is why she is sometimes called Himavat's daughter or Himavati. Krishna, Godavari, and Kaveri have different mythological origins and parentage in Indian tradition.

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