Approximately how many major rivers make up the traditional ‘five rivers’ of Punjab?
AFour
BThree
CFive
DSeven
Explanation
– The name ‘Punjab’ itself means ‘land of five rivers.’
– They are the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
– Together they form the basis of the region’s irrigation system.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Geography
- Subtopic: Rivers

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