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A student claims that 'Hindu' originally referred only to a religion. Why is the statement incorrect?

(A) It originally referred to a mountain.
(B) It originally referred to a geographical region.
(C) It referred to a language.
(D) It referred to an emperor.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In ancient Persian, 'Hindu' was a geographical term derived from Sindhu.

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Question (12)

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Which traveller's writings greatly helped preserve knowledge about ancient India in China?

(A) Megasthenes
(B) Faxian
(C) Xuanzang
(D) Marco Polo

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Xuanzang travelled in India for many years and translated Sanskrit manuscripts into Chinese.

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Question (13)

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If the Himalayas did not exist, which ancient description of Bhārata would become incomplete?

(A) South of the snowy mountains
(B) East of the Arabian Sea
(C) North of Sri Lanka
(D) West of Bengal

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Viṣhṇu Purāṇa defines Bhārata as lying south of the snowy mountains.

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Which ancient Indian text first refers specifically to the 'land of the seven rivers'?

(A) Mahābhārata
(B) Ṛig Veda
(C) Rāmāyaṇa
(D) Purāṇas

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Ṛig Veda uses the term Sapta Sindhava for the land of seven rivers.

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A Chinese scholar refers to India as Yindu. This name ultimately originated from

(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Sindhu
(D) Narmada

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Yindu evolved from Sindhu through language changes.

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Which option correctly matches the foreign civilisation with its name for India?

(A) Greeks — Hind
(B) Persians — Indoi
(C) Chinese — Yindu
(D) Romans — Sapta Sindhava

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Chinese texts commonly referred to India as Yindu.

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Question (17)

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Which evidence most strongly suggests that the idea of India existed long before modern political boundaries?

(A) Ancient texts described the entire Subcontinent.
(B) Modern maps exist.
(C) Railways connected all regions.
(D) States had fixed borders.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Ancient literature described India as a geographical and cultural unit long before modern boundaries.

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Question (18)

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Why did different foreign civilisations develop similar names for India?

(A) They all borrowed directly from English.
(B) Most names ultimately originated from the word Sindhu.
(C) They copied Sanskrit exactly.
(D) They translated Bhārata literally.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Persian, Greek and Chinese names all evolved from the word Sindhu.

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Question (19)

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Which statement correctly connects ancient and modern India?

(A) The Constitution uses only the name Hindustan.
(B) The Constitution recognises both India and Bharat.
(C) The Constitution uses only Bhāratavarṣha.
(D) The Constitution avoids ancient names.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Constitution begins with the phrase "India, that is Bharat."

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Which of the following is the best conclusion after studying the chapter?

(A) India received its name only from foreign travellers.
(B) India had only one name throughout history.
(C) Different names reflected India's geography, culture and interactions with other civilisations.
(D) Ancient Indians never referred to the entire Subcontinent.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

India's different historical names reflect its geography, culture and interactions with many civilisations.

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A student claims that 'Hindu' originally referred only to a religion. Why is the statement incorrect?

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Which traveller's writings greatly helped preserve knowledge about ancient India in China?

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If the Himalayas did not exist, which ancient description of Bhārata would become incomplete?

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Which ancient Indian text first refers specifically to the 'land of the seven rivers'?

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A Chinese scholar refers to India as Yindu. This name ultimately originated from

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Which option correctly matches the foreign civilisation with its name for India?

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Which evidence most strongly suggests that the idea of India existed long before modern political boundaries?

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Why did different foreign civilisations develop similar names for India?

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Which statement correctly connects ancient and modern India?

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Which of the following is the best conclusion after studying the chapter?

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