Punjab - Study Mode

[#916] Consider the following statements 1. Hoshiarpur district is located in the North-Eastern part of the Punjab. 2. Muktsar Sahib is bounded by States of Rajasthan on the South. 3. Barnala district of Punjab, earlier was the part of Sangrur. 4. The district of Bathinda came into existence in 1947. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) 1, 2, 3

[#917] The winter rainfall in Punjab is highly beneficial for which type of crops?
Correct Answer

(B) Rabi crops

Explanation

Solution: The winter rainfall brought about by the Western cyclones, accounts for 15% of the total rainfall. But this meagre rainfall is highly beneficial for rabi crop. The North-Western parts of Punjab region receive more of these winter rainfall than the Eastern parts.

[#918] Which of the following districts comes under Doab region?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The word 'Doab' is derived by two words 'Do' (two) and 'Ab' (rivers). This region lies between two major rivers, Beas in the North-West and Sutlej in the South. It is one of the most fertile regions of the state due to which it was also a centre of Green Revolution in India. This region comprises of 4 districts i.e. Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar and Nawanshahr.

[#919] The predominant part of the foothill zone of the Punjab having Chos, is locally called
Correct Answer

(A) Kandi tract

Explanation

Solution: At the foot of the Shiwalik hills, there is an extension of 10 to 15 km wide dissected undulating (wave like) zone which is locally known as Kandi tract. This region lies between 300 m and 400 m above the sea level. It has rocky soil.

[#920] The local streams, Chos originate from which of the following sources?
Correct Answer

(C) Shiwalik hills

Explanation

Solution: There are some seasonal streams throughout the foothills of Shiwalik hills, locally called Chos.