Question

The island of Andaman and Nicobar island has been mentioned in which of the following manuscripts?

• A. Kalachakravatara
• B. Beowulf
• C. Parameshvaratantra
• D. Periplus of the Erythrean Sea

Answer 1

The correct option is D Periplus of the Erythrean Sea

Instructions: The islands of Andaman and Nicobar are in the Bay of Bengal. Lakshadweep is a group of Indian islands in the Arabian Sea. These islands may have been important in ancient sea trade. These Indian islands have been mentioned in the manuscript ‘Periplus of the Erythrean Sea’ or ‘Handbook of the Red Sea’. It was written by an unknown Greek sailor

Solution: D. Periplus of the Erythrean Sea