Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the controversy over India and Bharat:
1.The name “Bharat” has its roots in the Vedic period, and is mentioned in the Rigveda.
2.The name “Bharat” was used by the Maurya Empire.
3.Hiuen Tsang had referred to the country as Bharat.
4.Marco Polo was the first Greek to use the word “India”.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1,2 and 3 are correct. The name “Bharat” has its roots in the Vedic period, and is mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. The Rigveda refers to the land of Bharatvarsha, which is believed to be the ancient name of India. The name “Bharat” was used by the Maurya Empire, Gupta Empire. Hiuen Tsang had also referred to the country as Bharat.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Megasthenes was the first Greek to use the word India as Indica.
Source: ForumIAS
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