Geographical Scenario (Jharkhand)

Total Questions: 23

21. In which region, 'Fusfus' sandy soil is found in Chotanagpur? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Damodar Valley region
Solution:Fusfus is highly Productive Soil. The 'Fusfus' sandy soil is found in Damodar Valley area of Chhotanagpur region. However, on most of the Damodar Valley area, the red sand of the plateau is found.

22. CAMPA means: [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Jharkhand Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
Solution:CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) is an Indian legislation that seeks to provide an appropriate institutional mechanism, both at the centre and in each state and union territory to ensure expeditious utilization in efficient and transparent manner of amounts realised in lieu of forest land divert for non-forest purpose which would mitigate impact of diversion of such forest land. It was passed in July 2016.

23. How many types of crops are mainly produced in Jharkhand? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Four
Solution:There are four types of crops grown in Jharkhand. It includes 'Bhadai' crop, 'Agahani' crop and other summer vegetables and fruit crops.