Which Pakistani river is known as the Sindhu in Sanskrit and gave its name to the entire subcontinent?
A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Jhelum
D
Ravi
Correct Answer: Option A — Indus
Explanation:
The Indus River known as Sindhu in Sanskrit gave its name to the region Sindh and ultimately to the entire subcontinent through Greek and Persian adaptations of the name.