Question

why is India called Bharat​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the first Constitution of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 Bharat was thought to be the other official name of the Republic of India.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bhārata was selected as the name of the country of India in 1950. The name Bhārata or Bhārata-varṣa (Bharata-varsha) is said to be derived from the name of either Dushyanta's son Bharata or Rishabha's son Bharata. Several Puranas state that it is derived from the name of Bharata, the son of Rishabha.