Single Answer MCQ
Q-00149325

What does 'Jambudvīpa' signify in ancient texts?

1

Island of the Jamun tree

2

Region of great warriors

3

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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