Punjab - Study Mode

[#921] Punjab does not share its boundaries with which of the following state?
Correct Answer

(B) Uttarakhand

Explanation

Solution: Punjab shares state boundaries with Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Himachal Pradesh in the North-East and Haryana and Rajasthan in the South.

[#922] Which part of the state is called as the Heart of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Majha

Explanation

Solution: Majha region lies between the river Beas in the East and river Ravi in the West. This part is called the Heart of Punjab.

[#923] Punjab receives earliest South-West monsoon in the country due to the
Correct Answer

(A) Development of low pressure

Explanation

Solution: Due to the development of low pressure area in Punjab by the end of June, it receives the South-West monsoon earliest in the country. During this season, relative humidity remains high. Temperature also remain high. Punjab's average annual rainfall is slightly more than 60 cm.

[#924] The Shiwalik hills are covered with
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The Shiwalik generally is covered with only bush and small vegetation. The area between the Shivaliks and plains is a discontinuous series of longitudinal valleys called duns.

[#925] Match List I with List II. List-I(Plains) List-II(District) a. Malwa 1. Jalandhar b. Majha 2. Faridkot c. Sandy plain 3. Amritsar d. Bist Doab 4. Mansa
Correct Answer

(B) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Malwa - Faridkot Majha - Amritsar Sandy Plain - Mansa Bist Doab - Jalandhar