Q. Which river was known as "Sindhu" in ancient Indian texts?

प्राचीन भारतीय ग्रंथों में किस नदी को "सिंधु" के नाम से जाना जाता था?

A
Ganges
गंगा
B
Yamuna
यमुना
C
Indus
सिन्धु
D
Brahmaputra
ब्रह्मपुत्र

Explanation

The Indus River was referred to as "Sindhu" in the Rigveda and other ancient texts. The name "India" and "Hindu" are both derived from the word Sindhu, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

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