Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

The Chinese writers mention India by the name of

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Yin-tu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Yin-tu”.
In the first century of Buddhist religion, the Chinese have used the word Lian-chu or Chuan-tu for India, but after Hansang, Yin-tu word is followed.

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