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By what name is 'Indus' known in Sanskrit?
1. Apah
2. Amritam
3. Sindhu
4. Sarah

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sindhu

The correct answer is Sindhu.

  • The word Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu which is the local name for the Indus River. Hence option 3 is correct.
  • Indus flows through the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.
  • Sindhu also means sea. 

  • The Indus River is historically famous in Asia.
  • It is originated from the Tibetan Plateau and then flows through the Ladakh then entered into Pakistan and finally merge into the Arabian Sea after travelling a distance of 3180 km. 

Ancient Names

Modern Names

Kubhu

Kurram

Kubha

Kabul

Vitastata

Jhelum

Askini

Chenab

Purushni

Ravi

Shatudri

Satluj

Vipasha

Beas

Sadanira

Gandak

Drishdvati

Ghaghara

Gomti

Gomal

Suwastu

Swat

Indus

Indus

Saraswati / Drishtwarti

Ghaghar/ Rakshi/Chittag

Sushoma

Sohan

Marudvridha

Maruvarman

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