Multiple choice general knowledge The name of which Indian river means "the son of the creator"? Ganga Satluj Krishna Brahamputra Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Brahmaputra means 'son of Brahma' (Brahma-putra). Ganga is named after goddess Ganga, Sutlej means 'difficult to cross', and Krishna is named after Lord Krishna.