Which of the following States is a part of Panjnad (land of five rivers)?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Punjab
Explanation:
· Punjab means “Land of Five Rivers” – referring to Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab, and Jhelum (historically).
· Today, most of these rivers lie in Indian and Pakistani Punjab.
Information Booster:
· “Panj-ab” = Panj (Five) + Ab (Water).
· Known for fertile plains and agriculture.
· Located in the northwestern part of India.
· Key contributor to Green Revolution.
· Major rivers: Sutlej and Beas in Indian Punjab.
· Remaining three lie mostly in Pakistan now.
Additional Information:
· Sikkim – Mountainous state with Teesta river.
· Kerala – Has rivers like Periyar, Bharathapuzha.
· Gujarat – Rivers like Narmada, Sabarmati, but not part of Panjab.