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Which two rivers gave Varanasi its name?

AGandak and Son
BVaruna and Assi
CYamuna and Chambal
DGodavari and Narmada
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Varuna and Assi
1. Varanasi lay between two rivers. 2. The Varuna lay to the north and the Assi to the south, giving the city its name. 3. The other pairs of rivers are not connected with its name. _Source: Wikipedia, Mahajanapadas, section Kāśī_
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