Correct option is A
Jalandhar Doab (A) - Correct: Lies between the Beas and the Sutlej Rivers, located in the Indian Punjab region.
Bari Doab (B) - Correct: Lies between the Beas and the Ravi Rivers, covering parts of Punjab (India and Pakistan), including cities like Lahore and Amritsar.
Information Booster:
A Doab refers to land lying between two rivers, derived from the Persian words ‘Do’ (two) and ‘Ab’ (water).
Punjab has five major Doabs—Bari, Rachna, Chhaj, Jalandhar, and Sindh.
Jalandhar Doab is highly fertile and known for wheat and rice cultivation.
Bari Doab is historically significant, encompassing key cities like Lahore and Amritsar.
Doabs play a crucial role in irrigation and settlement patterns in Punjab.
Additional Knowledge:
(C) Sindh Doab
- Lies between the Indus and Jhelum Rivers, not Ravi and Jhelum.
- Located in Pakistan’s Punjab province.
(D) Chhaj Doab
- Lies between the Jhelum and Chenab Rivers, not Beas and Ravi.
- Includes Mandi Bahauddin and parts of Punjab in Pakistan.
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