Punjab - Study Mode

[#616] The location of Punjab in the North-West of the Indian sub continent is a matter of great geographical and historical signification. The region is surrounded by Shiwalik hills in which of the following directions?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: The whole region of Punjab is bordered by the Shiwalik hills on its North-West, North and North-East. The Shiwalik hill tract is 5 to 12 km in width which runs along the extreme North-Eastern part of the state. These hills generally range between 400 m and 700 m above sea level.

[#617] What type of climate of the following Punjab falls in?
Correct Answer

(D) Semi-arid to sub-humid

Explanation

Solution: Punjab is characterised by a continental, semi-arid to sub-humid climate. Its climatic rhythm is defined by the change of seasons. The contrast between summer and winter is well marked and these two primary seasons are associated with two main crop seasons of kharif and rabi, respectively

[#618] Hot blowing winds before monsoon arrive in Punjab are called
Correct Answer

(A) Loo

Explanation

Solution: Loo, a hot and dry Westerly wind blows in afternoon in the months of May - June. The intensity of heat is greater in West and South-West Punjab than in the East and the North-East.

[#619] Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board was established in
Correct Answer

(C) 1961

Explanation

Solution: Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board was established on 26 May, 1961 under the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961. Its aims are strengthening of market infrastructure in mandis, construction of new link roads, incorporation of Punjab Agriculture Export Corporation, establishment of Punjab Horticulture Post Harvest Technology Centre, and arranging loans for development works of market committees.

[#620] Irrigation and Power Research Institute (IPRI) was established in the year
Correct Answer

(A) 1924

Explanation

Solution: The IPRI (Irrigation and Power Research Institute) at Amritsar which was established in 1924 carries research and provides latest technology in Hydraulics Model, Hydrology and groundwater.