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Q. Who among the following gave the “Artic Region Theory” to explain the origins of Aryans?

[A] Sir William Jones

[B] Max Muller

[C] Dr. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

[D] Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The “Artic Region Theory” was given by Dr. Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Homeland is the Northern Arctic region, as the Vedas speak about 6 months each of long days and long nights, which happen only in the Arctic region.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

Q. Who among the following gave the “Artic Region Theory” to explain the origins of Aryans?

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