Multiple choice general knowledge culture

According to puranas, the continent/ island where India is situated is :

  1. Swargadwip

  2. Bharatadwip

  3. Lakshadwip

  4. Jambudwip
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Explanation

According to Puranic cosmology, Jambudwip is the continent/island where India is situated. Swargadwip means heaven island, Bharatadwip is not a standard Puranic term, and Lakshadwip refers to the actual Lakshadweep islands. Jambudwip is mentioned in Puranic texts as the land of the jambu tree.

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