Previous Year Question
The Chinese writers mention India by the name of
Fo-Kwo-Ki
Yin-tu
Si-Yu-Ki
Sikia-Pono
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
In ancient Chinese literature, India is referred to by the name Yin-tu. The name had become established by the Tang period and is explicitly discussed in the account of the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Xuanzang (Hsüan-tsang).
Xuanzang travelled in India during the seventh century. While discussing the various older Chinese designations of India, he referred to earlier forms such as Shen-tu and Tien-chu and presented Yin-tu as the more appropriate designation. Therefore, the answer in this question is Yin-tu.
Fo-Kwo-Ki is not a name of India; it is associated with the travel account of the Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa-Hien/Faxian. Similarly, Si-Yu-Ki (Hsi-yü Chi) refers to an account of the Western Regions associated with Xuanzang's travels.