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Statewise GK · Q92

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 92

Q92

Kashyap Mar representing modern day Kashmir is found in which ancient scripture?

A.
Rajatarangini
B.
Rajadarshini
C.
Nilmata Purana
Answer
D.
Braht Samhita

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The name 'Kashmir' first got its mention in Nilmata Purana as Kashyap Mar or Kashyap Pura. According to Purana, the valley was a huge lake called Satisara. It was drained out by Rishi Kashyap on whose name the entire valley got its name. In Brahit Samhita, Kashmir is mentioned as Kashmiras.