{"id":73659,"date":"2024-04-20T11:51:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73659"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:51:54","slug":"the-punjab-government-promotes-crop-diversification-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-punjab-government-promotes-crop-diversification-to\/","title":{"rendered":"The Punjab government promotes crop diversification to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a977967c6a9a\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Reduce dependence on wheat and rice                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Improve soil health                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Enhance farmer income                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: d) All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>The Punjab government promotes crop diversification to reduce dependence on wheat and rice, improve soil health, and enhance farmer income.<\/p>\n<p>Wheat and rice are the two main crops grown in Punjab. They account <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> for over 80% of the state&#8217;s agricultural land. However, these crops are water-intensive and require a lot of fertilizer. This has led to a decline in soil health and water resources in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Crop diversification is the practice of growing a variety of crops instead of just one or two. This helps to reduce the risk of crop failure and improve soil health. It also allows farmers to earn more money by growing different crops that are in demand.<\/p>\n<p>The Punjab government has been promoting crop diversification for many years. It has provided subsidies to farmers who grow alternative crops, such as pulses and oilseeds. It has also set up research centers to develop new varieties of crops that are suitable for the state&#8217;s climate.<\/p>\n<p>Crop diversification has had a positive impact on the state&#8217;s economy. It has helped to reduce the state&#8217;s dependence on wheat and rice, improved soil health, and enhanced farmer income.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a: Reduce dependence on wheat and rice. Wheat and rice are the two main crops grown in Punjab. They account for over 80% of the state&#8217;s agricultural land. However, these crops are water-intensive and require a lot of fertilizer. This has led to a decline in soil health and water resources in the state. Crop diversification helps to reduce the risk of crop failure and improve soil health. <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> It also allows farmers to earn more money by growing different crops that are in demand.<\/li>\n<li>Option b: Improve soil health. 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