Single Answer MCQ
Q-00149325
What does 'Jambudvīpa' signify in ancient texts?
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Island of the Jamun tree
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Region of great warriors
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Land of ten rivers
4
Sacred mountain
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Island of the Jamun tree
Solution:
'Jambudvīpa' means 'the island of the fruit of the jamun tree' and is used to refer to the Indian Subcontinent in ancient literature.
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