Punjab - Study Mode

[#676] Which of these National Highways is the longest National Highway of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) NH 15

Explanation

Solution: The longest National Highway of Punjab is NH15 with the length of 369.2 km while the smallest National Highway is NH72 New with the length of 4.5 km.

[#677] Which of the following airports in Punjab is proposed to be developed by the state as an 'Aerotropolis'?
Correct Answer

(A) Ludhiana

Explanation

Solution: The new green field Ludhiana airport is proposed to be developed by the state as an aerotropolis (a modern-age concept of a township-oriented airport similar to the Singapore and Frankfurt Models). At present, Ludhiana airport (earlier named Sahnewal airport) is a domestic airport and links different cities to Ludhiana.

[#678] Which pair is not correctly matched? List-I List-II a. Eucalyptus, Teak Northern Dry Decidous Mixed Forest b. Amla, Amaltas Dry Deciduous Scrub Forests c. Mango, Rosewood Shiwalik Chir Pine Forests d. Khair, Sissoo Foothills Forests
Correct Answer

(C) c

Explanation

Solution: Chir pine is the main species in Shiwalik Chir Pine forests. Along with pines, other trees like terminalia chir, amla and khair are also found here.

[#679] Which of the following are the species found in broad-leaf forests of the state? 1. Eucalyptus 2. Shisham 3. Teak 4. Mango
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: In Northern Dry Deciduous Mixed forests, vegetation is predominantly of broad-leaved trees. Eucalyptus, teak, shisham, poplar and mango are important trees of this forest.

[#680] According to State of Forest Report, 2017, what is the forest cover of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) 3.65%

Explanation

Solution: As per India, State Forest Report 2017, the forest cover of Punjab is 1837 square km, which is 3.65% of the state's geographical area.