Q214
Average annual rainfall in Punjab
A.
ranges between 980 mm in the sub-mountain region and 490 mm in the plains.
B.
ranges between 960 mm in the sub-mountain region and 460 mm in the plains.
AnswerC.
ranges between 940 mm in the sub-mountain region and 420 mm in the plains.
D.
ranges between 1020 mm in the sub-mountain region and 560 mm in the plains.
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Punjab's climate is characterised by the extreme hot and extreme cold conditions. The region lying near the Shiwalik hills receive heavy rainfall. However, in the region lying at a distance from the hills i.e. Southern Punjab, the rainfall is low and the temperature is high. Average rainfall varies from 960 mm in the sub-mountainous regions to 460 mm in the sandy plains.