Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#166] In Uttar Pradesh, which of the following crops is grown in the least time?
Correct Answer

(D) Moong

Explanation

Solution: The moong bean or green gram is a zaid crop which takes least time to grow.

[#167] The share of Uttar Pradesh in India's total foodgrains production during 2009-2012 has been nearly
Correct Answer

(D) One-fifth (1/5)

[#168] Which is the most effective factor for increasing agricultural production in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Increasing use of high yield varieties of seeds

Explanation

Solution: Quality seeds is necessary forxa0agricultural productivity, andxa0goodxa0quality seeds account for 20%-25% ofxa0increased crop productivity.

[#169] Kharif crops are sown in Uttar Pradesh during -
Correct Answer

(C) June-July

Explanation

Solution: Seeds of the Kharif crops are sown in thexa0beginning of the monsoon season (May to July). After maturation, these crops are harvested at the end of the monsoon season from September to October.

[#170] The Thermal Power Station of Uttar Pradesh is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The state of Uttar Pradesh is home to some of the leading thermal power plants like the Obra Thermal Power Station, Anpara Thermal Power Station, Panki Thermal Power Station, Parichha Thermal Power Station, Harduaganj Thermal Power Station, Tanda Thermal Power Plant, Singrauli Super Thermal Power Plant and many more. Apart from the operating thermal power plants in Uttar Pradesh, several other thermal plants are also coming up in the state.