India was named ‘Bharat’ after the name of the Bharat clan. In which of the following
Vedas is this clan first mentioned?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rigveda
The Bharat clan, from whom India is believed to derive its name 'Bharat', is indeed first mentioned in the Rigveda. As the oldest and most foundational of the four Vedas, the Rigveda provides early accounts of various Vedic tribes and their interactions. The Bharat clan features prominently in its hymns, notably in descriptions of the "Battle of Ten Kings" (Dasharajna), highlighting their significance in ancient Indian history and their connection to the nation's nomenclature.