Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as 'Land of Seven Sindhus'?
A. Rigveda
B. Purana
C. Mahabharata
D. Yajurveda
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
In Rigveda, Punjab is mentioned as a 'Land of Seven Sindhus' that includes Indus river with its five tributaries, Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum and also Saraswati river. But after partition in 1947, drainage region of Sutlej, Beas and Ravi went to the portion of Punjab, that is in India while drainage region of Chenab and Jhelum went to the portion of Punjab, that is in Pakistan.Related Questions on Punjab
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