What does the term 'Doab' mean? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What does the term 'Doab' mean?

A. Region between a river and sea

B. Region between two mountains

C. Region between two deserts

D. Region between two rivers

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The term 'Doab' comes from Persian ('Do' = two, 'Ab' = water), referring to the fertile land between two converging rivers.

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