CG Board Class 5 EVS Punjab Textbook back page Exercises and additional question answers.
Oral Questions:
Q: Why has the state of Punjab been named so?
Punjab is named “the land of five rivers” because it is the only state in India through which five rivers flow: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Vyas, and Sutlej.
Q: Why do the cows and buffaloes of Punjab give more milk?
The cows and buffaloes in Punjab belong to the ‘Dudharoo’ breed, and they are well-fed with plenty of fodder, rice husks, wheat, and cotton seeds, making them highly productive in terms of milk yield.
Q: What are the means of irrigation in Punjab?
Punjab has proper irrigation facilities, including India’s largest dam built across the river Sutlej. Water from the Sutlej is collected and distributed to different villages through canals. These canals are a significant source of irrigation.
Written Questions:
Q: What are the factors responsible for a good harvest in Punjab?
The factors contributing to a good harvest in Punjab include fertile land in the northern plains, proper irrigation facilities through canals, the presence of India’s largest dam on the river Sutlej, and the hard work and foresight of Punjab farmers. Adoption of modern techniques like hybrid seeds, organic manure, pesticides, and machinery also plays a role.
Q: What are the disadvantages of the modern methods of cultivation?
Modern farming in Punjab has drawbacks such as excess water causing fertile land to become swamps, reducing fertility. The use of pesticides has negative effects on production and harms water sources, fish, crops, and health. The excessive use of resources poses a threat to the environment.
Q: Name the things manufactured in Ludhiana.
