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In ancient Sanskrit literature Bengal is known as

In ancient Sanskrit literature Bengal is known as
  1. Gauda
  2. Vanga
  3. Bangla
  4. Both (A) and (B)

Answer: Both (A) and (B)

Explanation: In ancient Sanskrit literature, the region of Bengal is referred to as ‘Gauda’ or ‘Vanga’. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew it as ‘Gangaridai’.

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