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The name of which Indian river means "the son of the creator"?

  1. Ganga

  2. Sutlej

  3. Krishna

  4. Brahmaputra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Brahmaputra River's name means 'son of Brahma' in Sanskrit ('Brahma' is the Creator god in Hinduism, 'putra' means son). The Ganga, Sutlej, and Krishna rivers are all major Indian rivers but none have names meaning 'son of the creator'.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to know the meaning of the names of the given Indian rivers. Let's go through each option to understand the meaning behind their names:

Option A) Ganga - The name "Ganga" refers to the river Ganges, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. However, it does not mean "the son of the creator."

Option B) Sutlej - The name "Sutlej" does not have a direct meaning of "the son of the creator."

Option C) Krishna - The name "Krishna" refers to the river Krishna, which is also considered important in Hinduism. However, it does not mean "the son of the creator."

Option D) Brahmaputra - The name "Brahmaputra" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Brahma" (the creator) and "putra" (son). Therefore, the name "Brahmaputra" means "the son of the creator."

The correct answer is D) Brahmaputra. This option is correct because it is the Indian river whose name means "the son of the creator."

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