Question
Recently which state announced that the state will ban
the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety from next year onwards?Solution
PUSA-44 is a long-duration variety, taking around 160 days to mature. This is around 35 to 40 days more than other varieties, requiring 5-6 extra cycles of irrigation. With Punjab facing severe groundwater depletion and the availability of short-duration paddy varieties, the government aims to conserve one month of irrigation water by banning the variety.
What is the total forest cover of country according to the ISFR 2019Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Downy mildew or green ear disease of bajra is caused by
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Which of the following substances is specifically used as a miticide, a chemical agent designed to target and control populations of mites, which are s...
Identify the tree species which are used for charcoal making:
Which trees in an even-aged stand have crowns that occupy a subordinate position in the canopy, receiving some direct light from above but none from the...
Which state of India has the highest area under forest?
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