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According to hindu mythology what is the name of the tortrise which carries prithvi/earth on its back?

  1. Varaha

  2. Akupara

  3. Kurma

  4. Arva
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Explanation

In Hindu mythology, Akupara is the name of the world turtle that supports the earth (Prithvi) on its back. Kurma is the tortoise avatar of Vishnu, Varaha is the boar avatar, and Arva appears to be a made-up option. Akupara is specifically the name of the tortoise that carries the earth in cosmological beliefs.

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