Multiple choice The woman/women who attained the rank of a Rishi in the Rig Vedic period was/were? Ghosha Apala Viswavara All of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation In the Rig Vedic period, several women, including Ghosha, Apala, and Viswavara, composed hymns and attained the status of Rishikas (female seers/Rishis).