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What is the meaning of Pakistan

  1. Land of five rivers

  2. Desert

  3. Holy Land

  4. Muslim Land
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pakistan's name comes from an acronym (Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir, Sindh, BaluchisTAN) with the Persian suffix -stan meaning land. In Urdu, 'Pak' means pure or holy, making 'Holy Land' a valid interpretation. Land of five rivers refers to Punjab specifically, not Pakistan.

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