December 6 , 2019
Punjab PCS Daily Current Affairs Questions:-
Question 1:- Consider the following statements about Ravi river:-
1. The river rises in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
2 It flows in a northeasterly direction.
Choose the incorrect statements:-
A 1 only
B 2 only
C. Both
D. None.
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Answer is B. Explanation:- Ravi flows in a northwesterly direction. The river rises in the Bara Bhangal, District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, India. The river drains a total catchment area of 14,442 square kilometres (5,576 sq mi) in India after flowing for a length of 720 kilometres (450 mi). Flowing westward, it is hemmed by the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges, forming a triangular zone. It is the smallest of the five Punjab rivers that rise from glacier fields at an elevation of 14,000 feet (4,300 m), on the southern side of the Mid Himalayas. It flows through Barabhangal, Bara Bansu and Chamba districts. Two of its major tributaries, the Budhil and Nai or Dhona join 64 kilometres (40 mi) downstream from its source.
Question 2:-Which of the following cities of Punjab lie to the west of river Beas?
1 Mukerian.
2 Gurdaspur.
3 Kapurthala
4 Patti.
Choose the correct option:-
A. 1 and 4.
B. 2 and 3.
C. 2 and 4.
D. 1 and 3.
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Answer is C . Explanation:- Gurdaspur and Patti lie to the west of river Beas. Patti is located in Tarn Taran district.
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