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Which state was known as Indrakil, The Garden of Indra, in ancient Hindu religious texts?

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Manipur
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Sikkim
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Kerala
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Jharkhand
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Solution

The correct option is B Sikkim
  • Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas and is the least populous state in India,
  • The predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. It is the only state in India with an ethnic Nepalese majority.
  • Sikkim is an ancient land also known as Indrakil, the garden of Indra, the king-god of heaven in Hindu religious texts.

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