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The name Singapore is derived from Sanskrit. What is its meaning?

  1. Beautiful Harbour

  2. Lion City

  3. Tiger City

  4. Jungle City
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is Lion City. Singapore derives from Sanskrit 'Simha' (lion) + 'pura' (city). According to Malay legend, Sang Nila Utama saw a lion there and named the island Singapura. Beautiful Harbour, Tiger City, and Jungle City are incorrect.

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