Multiple choice general knowledge culture

In which country was Chess invented?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. Nepal

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Chess originated in ancient India during the Gupta Empire around the 6th century AD as 'Chaturanga' meaning four divisions (of the military). It spread to Persia where it evolved into Shatranj and later reached Europe as modern chess. China and Nepal were not the origin of this strategic game.

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