Punjab - Study Mode
[#346] Which of the following was done in Green Revolution?
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
Explanation
Solution: After independence food deficiency took place in Punjab because most of the rich lands, irrigation facilities and other rural infrastructure went to West Punjab. To overcome the food problem, Indian Government adopted the new technology called Green Revolution technology during the mid-1960s. Punjab was selected as the first site to initiate Green Revolution because of its three perennial rivers. The first effort was made through the introduction of high yield crop varieties of wheat introduced by Dr. Norman Borlaug, i.e. the Father of the Green Revolution. Use of chemical fertilizers and increase in irrigation system also help the farmers to produce more crops. The Green Revolution Year of 1966 was a landmark in the history of Punjab on two accounts. The erstwhile Punjab was divided into the states of Punjab and Haryana and Green Revolution technology comprising High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds was introduced.
[#347] Which among the following district, the Punjab Agriculture University was established?
Correct Answer
(D) Ludhiana
Explanation
Solution: Punjab Agriculture University was established in Ludhiana for research and development in agriculture.
[#348] Which of the following states has been the first state in the country to initiate contract farming at Government?
Correct Answer
(B) Punjab
Explanation
Solution: Punjab is the first state to initiate contract farming in India. Contract farming is defined as agricultural production carried out according to an agreement between a buyer (Government bodies/Corporates/Processors/Individual Enterpreneurs) and farmers, which establishes conditions for the production and marketing of a farm product or products.
[#349] Which of the following was the first jathedar or head of the Damdami Taksal?
Correct Answer
(A) Baba Deep Singh
Explanation
Solution: Baba Deep Singh was the first jathedar (Head) of Damdami Taksal, a 300 years old religious school of the Sikhs. In 1709, Baba Deep Singh joined Banda Bahadur during the assaults on the towns of Sadhaura and Sirhind.
[#350] Bhai Parmanand was
Correct Answer
(D) All of the above
Explanation
Solution: Bhai Parmanand was an Indian nationalist. He was born on 4 November, 1876 into a prominent family of Punjab, Mohyal Brahmins. In October 1905, he visited South Africa and stayed with Mahatma Gandhi as a vedic missionary. He was the founder member of Ghadar Party. In 1930, he was the Chairman of the Sind Provincial Hindu Conference where he expressed concern that creation of Pakistan will divide India.