Punjab - Study Mode

[#406] Which of the following soils are also known as Ustifluvent or Udi in the state of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(C) Bet soils

Explanation

Solution: Flood Plain or Bet Soils are Khadar soils of the old flood plain areas of various rivers, streams or chaos of the state. These soils are called ustifluvent or Udi soil.

[#407] Which of the following types of soils of Punjab is sandy loam to silt?
Correct Answer

(B) Sierozem

Explanation

Solution: The texture of Sierozem soil is sandy loam to silt. These soils are overall grey in colour which indicates its deficiency in organic matter i.e. nitrogen, potash and phosphorus.

[#408] Punjab plain is formed by the deposition of
Correct Answer

(A) alluvium brought down from the Himalayas

Explanation

Solution: Punjab plain lies in the Indo-Gangetic drainage system. It is formed by the deposition of alluvium brought down from the Himalayas. Punjab is an extensive alluvial plain gently sloping from about 350 m above sea-level in the North-East and North to about 180 m in the South-West.

[#409] The fresh water Dolphin are found in which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries of the state.
Correct Answer

(A) Harike Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Fresh water dolphin has been sited in the adjoining wetlands in Harike wildlife sanctuary.

[#410] The entire area of which of the following sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages?
Correct Answer

(B) Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: The entire area of Abohar Wildlife sanctuary belongs to private farmlands belonging to thirteen Bishnoi villages. This Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as special for wildlife conservation where Bishnoi community on its own has protected the state animal black buck, which is considered sacred by them.