Punjab

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What is the major economic feature of Punjab?

Mining
Tourism
Manufacturing
Agriculture (correct)

Which rivers contributed to the emergence of Punjab?

Danube, Volga, Tigris, Euphrates, Thames
Mekong, Brahmaputra, Congo, Colorado, Tigris
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas (correct)
Nile, Amazon, Ganges, Yangtze, Mississippi

What was the significance of the Green Revolution in Punjab?

It brought political reforms
It boosted agricultural production (correct)
It caused environmental degradation
It led to industrialization

Which cities are major cities in Punjab?

Lahore, Faisalabad, Amritsar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym used to group together the technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics?

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of STEM for workforce development and national security concerns?

STEM has implications for workforce development and national security concerns, as a shortage of STEM-educated citizens can reduce effectiveness in these areas. Signup and view all the answers

What determined one's social status in Punjab?

Land ownership (A) Signup and view all the answers

Is there universal agreement on which disciplines are included in STEM?

No, there is no universal agreement on which disciplines are included in STEM, particularly whether or not the science in STEM includes social sciences. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization in the United States typically includes social sciences in STEM?

In the United States, social sciences are typically included in STEM by organizations such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Labor's O*Net online database, and the Department of Homeland Security. Signup and view all the answers

What is the counterpart acronym of STEM that includes health, education, administration, and literacy?

The counterpart acronym of STEM that includes health, education, administration, and literacy is HEAL (health, education, administration, and literacy) Signup and view all the answers