Punjab - Study Mode

[#966] Punjab with its dependencies was formed into a Lieutenant Governorship, which of the following was appointed as first Governor of Punjab in 1859?
Correct Answer

(A) Sir John Lawrence

Explanation

Solution: Sir John Laird Mair Lawrence was appointed as the first Governor in 1859.

[#967] Which of the following districts of the state was selected for the trials under the project utilisation of inland saline water for aquaculture?
Correct Answer

(C) Fazilka

Explanation

Solution: Punjab is emerging as the major fish farming state of India, as the state has three perennial rivers and ponds, lakes in low lying areas and irrigation dams. The inlandsaline water resources are also developed. Fazilka is chosen to conduct research on running fisheries in saline water. Aquaculture in the state is a fast developing income generating activity, providing quality and low cost protein diet to the people.

[#968] Which animals consist of livestock in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat

Explanation

Solution: Livestock of Punjab consists of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, donkey and camel. It plays an important role in the rural economy of the state.

[#969] Sahiwal breed is the breed of which animal?
Correct Answer

(B) Cow

Explanation

Solution: Sahiwal Breed of Cow is the most prominent dairy breed which originated in the dry Punjab region lying along the Indo-Pakistan border. These are found in the border areas of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. It is the best cattle breed of Indian sub continent

[#970] Match the following. List-I List-II a. Frozen Semen Banks 1. Ludhiana b. Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab 2. Jalandhar c. Veterinary Vaccine Institute 3. Nabha/Ropar
Correct Answer

(A) a-3, b-2, c-1

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Frozen Semen Banks - Nabha/Ropar Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab - Jalandhar Veterinary Vaccine Institute - Ludhiana