Punjab - Study Mode

[#466] Which power plant has received the incentive award for reducing fuel oil consumption in 1999?
Correct Answer

(C) Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant

Explanation

Solution: The Guru Gobind Singh Thermal Power Plant received the incentive award for reducing fuel oil consumption in 1999.

[#467] Which of the following is a proposed thermal project in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) Gidderbaha Project

Explanation

Solution: There are two proposed thermal power plants in Punjab. These are Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power Plant and Gidderbaha Thermal Power Plant, Goindwal Sahib Thermal Power Plant is located at Tarn Taran district which will generate about 540 MW of electricity. Gidderbaha Thermal Power Plant is located in Ghagga village near Gidderbaha town in the Muktsar district which will generate about 2640 MW of electricity.

[#468] In which district of Punjab, the largest solar power plant is established?
Correct Answer

(D) Mansa

Explanation

Solution: The largest solar power plant in Punjab is at Mansa with a capacity of 31.5 MW. World's largest single roof top solar power plant with a capacity of 19.50 MW is commissioned at Dera Beas, Amritsar

[#469] The commercial seed farm(s) functioning in the Patiala district is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: There are three commercial seed farm functioning at Nabha, Phagan Majra and Patrikham farms in Patiala district.

[#470] Name the most prominent breed of buffalo that is found in many districts of Punjab.
Correct Answer

(A) Murrah

Explanation

Solution: The Murrah among all breeds of buffalo has been recognised as the most appropriate breed. In Punjab, the breed is found in Mansa, Bathinda, Sangrur, Patiala, Faridkot, Moga and Amritsar districts. The Murrah breed of buffalo is good milk producer.