41. One of the factors contributing to population growth in Punjab is:

High fertility rates
Improved healthcare
In-migration
Low mortality rates

Detailed SolutionOne of the factors contributing to population growth in Punjab is:

42. The Bhakra Nangal Dam project plays a crucial role in irrigation and power generation for Punjab and neighboring states. It is located on which river?

Sutlej River
Beas River
Ravi River
Indus River

Detailed SolutionThe Bhakra Nangal Dam project plays a crucial role in irrigation and power generation for Punjab and neighboring states. It is located on which river?

43. Besides citrus, Punjab is also known for growing which of these fruits?

Guava
Pear
Grapes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBesides citrus, Punjab is also known for growing which of these fruits?

44. What is the approximate percentage of forest cover in Punjab?

Less than 5%
10-15%
20-25%
Over 30%

Detailed SolutionWhat is the approximate percentage of forest cover in Punjab?

45. The nutritional value of fish includes:

High-quality protein
Omega-3 fatty acids
Vitamins and minerals
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe nutritional value of fish includes:

46. Mesolithic hunter-gatherers in Punjab likely subsisted on:

Large game animals
Small game, fish, and wild plants
Cultivated crops
Herded livestock

Detailed SolutionMesolithic hunter-gatherers in Punjab likely subsisted on:

47. Which city in Punjab is known as a major center for dairy development?

Ludhiana
Jalandhar
Amritsar
Patiala

Detailed SolutionWhich city in Punjab is known as a major center for dairy development?

48. The Ghaggar-Hakra River is a seasonal river that flows through parts of:

Punjab
Assam
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir

Detailed SolutionThe Ghaggar-Hakra River is a seasonal river that flows through parts of:

49. The Punjab government has initiatives to address the issue of declining sex ratio, such as the:

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme
Ladli Foundation
Mukhyamantri Kanya Suraksha Yojana
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Punjab government has initiatives to address the issue of declining sex ratio, such as the:

50. Which city in Punjab was a major center of activity during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

Lahore
Amritsar
Ludhiana
Patiala

Detailed SolutionWhich city in Punjab was a major center of activity during the Civil Disobedience Movement?