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Which of the following statements regarding Doabs is/are correct?

  1. Rachna Doab is located between Ravi and Chenab Rivers.

  2. Bari Doab lies between Beas and Ravi Rivers.

  3. Sindh-Sagar Doab lies between Beas and Jhelum Rivers.

A1 and 2 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

DAll are correct

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

Read Explanation:

  • Correct Answer: Option A ) 1 and 2 only

  • The question is about Doabs in India. Doabs are lands between two converging rivers.

  • Rachna Doab is located between Ravi and Chenab Rivers - This statement is correct. Rachna Doab (also spelled as Rechna Doab) is indeed the land between the Ravi River and Chenab River in Punjab.

  • Bari Doab lies between Beas and Ravi Rivers - This statement is correct. Bari Doab is the fertile land between the Beas and Ravi rivers in Punjab.

  • Sindh-Sagar Doab lies between Beas and Jhelum Rivers - This statement is incorrect. Sindh-Sagar Doab actually lies between the Indus (Sindh) River and the Jhelum River, not between Beas and Jhelum.

  • The major doabs in the Punjab region from east to west are:

  • Bist Doab: Between Beas and Sutlej

  • Bari Doab: Between Beas and Ravi

  • Rachna Doab: Between Ravi and Chenab

  • Chaj Doab: Between Chenab and Jhelum

  • Sindh-Sagar Doab: Between Jhelum and Indus (Sindh)


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