Multiple choice general knowledge

Which river lent its name to India?

  1. Ganga

  2. Indus

  3. Bhagirathi

  4. Krishna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The name 'India' is derived from the Indus River (called Sindhu in Sanskrit). Ancient Persian and Greek civilizations referred to the land east of the Indus as 'India' or 'Indoi'. The Ganga, Bhagirathi, and Krishna are major Indian rivers but did not give the country its name.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to know the names of the major rivers in India.

Option A) Ganga - This option is incorrect because the Ganga River is one of the major rivers in India, but it did not lend its name to the country.

Option B) Indus - This option is correct because the Indus River lent its name to India. The country got its name from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, which was centered around the Indus River.

Option C) Bhagirathi - This option is incorrect because the Bhagirathi River is a tributary of the Ganga River and is not directly associated with lending its name to India.

Option D) Krishna - This option is incorrect because the Krishna River is one of the major rivers in India but did not lend its name to the country.

The correct answer is B) Indus. This option is correct because the Indus River lent its name to India, giving rise to the term "Indus Valley Civilization" and eventually the name "India."

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