21. Which of these is a major threat to Punjab’s natural vegetation?

Deforestation
Overgrazing
Invasive species
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is a major threat to Punjab’s natural vegetation?

22. Which type of irrigation system is commonly used in orchards and vegetable cultivation in Punjab?

Drip irrigation
Sprinkler irrigation
Flood irrigation
Canal irrigation

Detailed SolutionWhich type of irrigation system is commonly used in orchards and vegetable cultivation in Punjab?

23. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) plays a role in:

Setting electricity tariffs
Ensuring quality of supply
plays a role in: a) Setting electricity tariffs b) Ensuring quality of supply c) Promoting competition
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) plays a role in:

24. The city of Lahore, once a cultural and economic center of Punjab, became part of:

India
Pakistan
An independent state
A disputed territory

Detailed SolutionThe city of Lahore, once a cultural and economic center of Punjab, became part of:

25. The Green Revolution of the 1960s was a major turning point that transformed Punjab into:

India's breadbasket
An industrial hub
A center for IT and technology
A major tourist destination.

Detailed SolutionThe Green Revolution of the 1960s was a major turning point that transformed Punjab into:

26. Wagah Border is known for its daily ceremony of:

Beating Retreat
Flag hoisting
Military parade
Light and sound show

Detailed SolutionWagah Border is known for its daily ceremony of:

27. Prehistoric stone tools like handaxes and cleavers have been found in Punjab, primarily in the:

Shivalik Hills region
Plains of central Punjab
Indus River Valley
Thar Desert border

Detailed SolutionPrehistoric stone tools like handaxes and cleavers have been found in Punjab, primarily in the:

28. Punjab primarily lies in the basin of which major river system?

Ganga
Brahmaputra
Narmada
Indus

Detailed SolutionPunjab primarily lies in the basin of which major river system?

29. The first major Islamic power to establish control over Punjab was the:

Delhi Sultanate
Ghaznavid Empire
Mughal Empire
Sur Empire

Detailed SolutionThe first major Islamic power to establish control over Punjab was the:

30. Some feudatory states provided support to the Indian National Congress in its struggle for independence, including:

Financial aid
Refuge for revolutionaries
Social reform initiatives
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSome feudatory states provided support to the Indian National Congress in its struggle for independence, including: