What does the word "Punjab" literally mean?
Correct answer: B. The land of five rivers
- A. The land of the lion
- B. The land of five rivers
- C. The fertile crescent
- D. The gateway of India
Explanation
Punjab comes from the Persian "panj" (five) and "ab" (water), meaning the land of the five rivers.
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