Punjab - Study Mode

[#196] Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in
Correct Answer

(B) 1962

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Small Industry and Export corporation Ltd. (PSIEC) was set up in 1962 to assist small scale industries in the state. It is mainly engaged in distribution of iron and steel materials, development of infrastructure, promotion of export from small scale industries and marketing of products manufactured in small scale units.

[#197] Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in
Correct Answer

(C) 1966

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. (PAIC) was established in the year 1966 to promote planned industrial development in the organised sector and to speed up industrialisation in the state of Punjab. PSIDC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956, which has been engaged in the promotion of large and medium scale projects. It is responsible for making major projects happen in the new economic environments.

[#198] Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project comprises of hydro power stations of
Correct Answer

(A) Two stages

Explanation

Solution: Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) Hydel Project is located near Pathankot in Punjab. There are three power houses situated on this canal which draws water from Madhopur Headworks on Ravi river. This project comprises of two stages of hydro power stations. The total installed capacity of this project is 91.32 MW.

[#199] The another name of Ranjit Sagar Dam is
Correct Answer

(A) Thein Dam

Explanation

Solution: Ranjit Sagar dam is located at Ravi river near Thein village (Pathankot district) of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as Thein Dam. This project has an installed capacity of 600 MW.

[#200] Which of the following multinational company is associated with Rajpura Thermal Power Plant in the state of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(B) Larsen and Toubro Ltd.

Explanation

Solution: Rajpura Thermal Power Plant is situated near Rajpura town in Patiala district. The Punjab Government has awarded the Rajpura Thermal Plant Project, which is likely to generate 1400 MW power once operational, to Larsen and Toubro Ltd. This power plant would use the latest technology and gets its coal from South-Eastern Coal Field (SECL), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). There are two proposed thermal power plants in Punjab.