The name 'Hampi' is derived from the local mother goddess :
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A
Parvatidevi
B
Pampadevi
C
Lakshmidevi
D
Saraswatidevi
Correct Answer
Pampadevi
Detailed Explanation
The name 'Hampi' is derived from the local mother goddess, Pampadevi. Pampadevi is associated with the Tungabhadra River, which flows near the historic site of Hampi in Karnataka, India. The name "Hampi" is believed to be a derivative of "Pampakshetra," where "Pampa" refers to the goddess and "kshetra" means a sacred or holy place.
So, the correct option is [2].
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