Multiple choice general knowledge

The name India is derived from Indus, which is derived from the Old Persian word Hindu, from Sanskrit Sindhu.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The name 'India' is indeed derived from the Indus River. The Old Persian word 'Hindu' came from the Sanskrit 'Sindhu' (the local name for the Indus River), and this evolved into 'India' through Greek and Latin influences.

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