Punjab - Study Mode

[#991] Consider the following about Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve. 1. Situated in Gurdaspur 2. Panchayat Chhamb 3. 340 hectare area 4. Swampy area Which of the following is/are true?
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Solution: Keshopur Chhamb Community Reserve is situated close to the district town of Gurdaspur and is spread over Panchayat Chhamb area consisting of 3.40 square km. The area is swampy and belongs to Keshopur wetland that is on the verge of extinction.

[#992] Which of the following is the principal Rabi crop of the state?
Correct Answer

(A) Wheat

Explanation

Solution: Wheat is sown from October to December and harvested from February to May. It is a principal rabi crop. Punjab is the second largest producer of wheat in the county.

[#993] Which of the following canal irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan?
Correct Answer

(C) Sirhind Feeder Canal

Explanation

Solution: Sirhind Feeder was constructed in 1954 - 55. It has a length of about 136.50 km. It takes off from Firozpur Feeder and irrigates land in Firozpur, Faridkot and Muktsar besides Rajasthan.

[#994] Main oilseed(s) produced in Punjab is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Oilseeds are the seeds of different plants from which oil is extracted. Main oilseeds sown during rabi season are Toria (rapeseed), Taramira and Mustard (Sarson).

[#995] In which season Kharif crop are sown in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) Summer

Explanation

Solution: Kharip crops are sown during summer ( June to August) and harvested during winter (September to December).