Multiple choice general knowledge which state in india is called the 'land of five rivers? punjab rajasthan uttar pradesh assam Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Punjab is called the 'land of five rivers' because the word 'Punjab' literally means 'five waters' in Persian. The five rivers are Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej that flow through this region.