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India derived its name from the river ________ as mentioned in the _________ sources.

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India derived its name from the river Indus as mentioned in the Greek sources.

Explanation: The first river that supported a civilisation in India was the River Indus. Thus, this river plays a very significant role in our history. The earliest Greek travellers and historians derived our country's name from the River Indus.

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