Punjab - Study Mode

[#756] With reference to the Durries, consider the following statements. 1. Durries are rough woven rugs that are functional as well as striking in nature. 2. Durries are used either as carpets or as bedsheets. Select the correct answer
Correct Answer

(B) Only 2

Explanation

Solution: Weaving of durries (cotton bed and floor spreads) by young girls has been a much cherished tradition in Punjab. Durries are the flat woven rugs that are functional as well as striking in nature. They are used either as carpets on the floor or as bed sheets.

[#757] Which of the ancient texts mentions Punjab as 'Land of Seven Sindhus'?
Correct Answer

(A) Rigveda

Explanation

Solution: In Rigveda, Punjab is mentioned as a 'Land of Seven Sindhus' that includes Indus river with its five tributaries, Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum and also Saraswati river. But after partition in 1947, drainage region of Sutlej, Beas and Ravi went to the portion of Punjab, that is in India while drainage region of Chenab and Jhelum went to the portion of Punjab, that is in Pakistan.

[#758] Which of the following river is also known as the 'River of Lahore'?
Correct Answer

(A) Ravi

Explanation

Solution: Ravi river is also called the River of Lahore as Lahore is located on its Eastern bank.

[#759] Trimab is the joint course of which of the following rivers in the state of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: The place where Ravi river joins combined course of Jhelum and Chenab, is called Trimab.

[#760] Which of the following is correctly matched?
Correct Answer

(B) Kanjli Lake - Bien River

Explanation

Solution: Kanjli wetland is located in the Kapurthala district of Punjab. It was created in 1870 by constructing the headworks across the perennial Bien river, a tributary of the Beas river to provide irrigation facilities to the remote areas which are away from the banks of the river.