Question
Download Solution PDFThe word India came from the Indus, called ______ in Sanskrit.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sindhu.
Key Points
- The word Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu which is the local name for the Indus River. Hence option 3 is correct.
- Indus flows through the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.
- Sindhu also means sea.
Additional Information
- The Indus River is historically famous in Asia.
- It is originated from the Tibetan Plateau and then flows through the Ladakh then entered into Pakistan and finally merge into the Arabian Sea after travelling a distance of 3180 km.
Important Points
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Ancient Names |
Modern Names |
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Kubhu |
Kurram |
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Kubha |
Kabul |
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Vitastata |
Jhelum |
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Askini |
Chenab |
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Purushni |
Ravi |
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Shatudri |
Satluj |
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Vipasha |
Beas |
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Sadanira |
Gandak |
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Drishdvati |
Ghaghara |
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Gomti |
Gomal |
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Suwastu |
Swat |
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Indus |
Indus |
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Saraswati / Drishtwarti |
Ghaghar/ Rakshi/Chittag |
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Sushoma |
Sohan |
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Marudvridha |
Maruvarman |
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