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Statewise GK · Q8

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 8

Q8

The name of the state Bengal is derived from

A.
Bong tribe
Answer
B.
A Vedic caste 'Banga'
C.
A republic state 'Banga'
D.
A king named 'Banga'

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
It is believed by some scholars that the origin of the name of the state Bengal is derived from 'Bong tribe'.