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Question

The Chinese writers mention India by the name of

  1. Fo-Kwo-ki
  2. Yin-tu
  3. Si-Yu-Ki
  4. Sikia-Pono

Answer:

Option B: Yin-tu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Yin-tu”.

In the first century of Buddhist religion, the Chinese have used the word Lian-chu or Chuan-tu for India, but after Hansang, Yin-tu word is followed.