Multiple choice

What does the name Himalaya mean?

  1. A lofty mountain

  2. A place of worship

  3. A home of Aryans

  4. An abode of ice

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word Himalaya comes from Sanskrit - 'Hima' meaning snow or ice, and 'Alaya' meaning abode or home. Therefore, Himalaya literally translates to 'abode of snow' or 'abode of ice,' referring to the permanently snow-capped peaks of this mountain range.