The correct answer is option 1 - Punjab. Punjab is a state in northern India and it is the only state mentioned in the options that receives rainfall from both the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon.

To understand this better, let`s look at the monsoon system in India. The monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings rainfall to the Indian subcontinent. It is divided into two main branches - the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.

The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon brings rainfall to the western coast of India, including states like Maharashtra. On the other hand, the Bay of Bengal branch brings rainfall to the eastern coast, including states like Tamil Nadu.

Punjab, located in the northwestern part of India, is not directly influenced by either the Arabian Sea or the Bay of Bengal. However, it does receive rainfall from both branches indirectly. The monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal merge over the Indo-Gangetic plains, which includes Punjab. As a result, Punjab receives rainfall from both branches of the monsoon.

Therefore, Punjab is the correct answer as it is the only state mentioned in the options that receives rainfall from both the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch