WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Indian state is geographically known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Haryana
  2. Gujarat
  3. Punjab
  4. Madhya Pradesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Punjab

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Punjab šŸ“š Explanation: The word 'Punjab' is a Persian compound comprising 'Panj' (five) and 'Aab' (water). It refers to the region drained by the five major tributaries of the Indus River system: the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum. This immense network of rivers makes it one of the most fertile agricultural regions in South Asia.