India Exam Junction
19. What is the old name of Punjab?
Sapta Sindhu
Sapta Rishi
Sapta Aba
Sapta Jan
Correct Answer :
Sapta Sindhu
Solution
The old name of Punjab was Sapta Sindhu, which means the "Land of Seven Rivers." This term is mentioned in the Rigveda and refers to the region encompassing seven rivers, including the Indus and its tributaries.