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[#416] It was declared a protected forest and then as a sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1952. Name the wildlife sanctuary.
Correct Answer

(B) Bir Moti Bagh

Explanation

Solution: Bir Moti Bagh was one of the important hunting reserves of the erstwhile rulers of Patiala state. It was declared a protected forest and then as a sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1952.

[#417] The wildlife sanctuary situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala Devigarh road is known as
Correct Answer

(B) Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Bir Bhunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 15 km from Patiala on Patiala - Devigarh road. It came into existence in 1952. It spreads over an area of 6.62 square km.

[#418] Which wildlife sanctuary was used by the erstwhile rulers of Patiala for hunting and shooting before converting into a sanctuary?
Correct Answer

(A) Bir Bhadson

Explanation

Solution: Bir Bhadson Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Patiala. It preserved and maintained as a Shikargah (hunting zone for rulers). It was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary under the Fauna of Patiala Act in 1952.

[#419] Which is the main fuel used in Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant?
Correct Answer

(A) Coal

Explanation

Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Power Plant is one of the coal based power plant of PSPCL started in 1984. This plant has an installed capacity of 1260 MW. The plant receives water from Nangal-Hydel Channel and gets coal from Bihar, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

[#420] Mukerian Hydel Project was constructed on the river
Correct Answer

(A) Beas

Explanation

Solution: Mukerian Hydel Project is located near Talwara township in Hoshiarpur district. It is constructed at Mukerian Hydel Channel emanating from Shahnehar barrage, constructed on downstream of Pong Dam and river Beas near Talwara. Its total capacity is 207 MW