Geography, asked by Manjeet2429, 1 year ago

Prepare a list of resources found in Punjab and identify the resources which are important but deficit in Punjab

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Answered by shreya460

Natural Resources

Agriculture

Crops

Wheat

Maize

Bajra

Sugarcane

Rice

Moong

Mash

Masoor

Gram

Ground Nut

Jawar

Oil Seeds like Rape,Mustard and Sun/Flower are also grown in minor quantities

Fruits

Guavas

Citrus

Banana

Vegetables

Potato

Turnip

Bottle Gourd

Ladyfinger

Carrot

Cauliflower

Onion

Peas

Tomato

Garlic

Forests

An area of 38,483 Hectares is under forests, which is about 10% of the total area of the district. There is also linear plantation of 337 Km alongside the roads/rails/canals in the district. Trees grown in the area are:

Kau

Phalai

Kikar

Sanatha

Popular

Shisham

Livestock

Goat

Cattle

Buffaloes

Sheep

Ores and Minerals

Reserves

Jhelum has very rich reserves of mineral resources. Minerals like Rock Salt, Brine, Gypsum, Coal, Bentonite and Silica Sand are being exploited commercially by private and public sector agencies in the district. Khewra Salt mine is the biggest in Pakistan and is located in district Jhelum.

Major Minerals

Rock Salt

Brine

Gypsum

Coal

Bentonite

Silica Sand

Fireclay

Lime Stone

Marble

Answered by Mehakdeepkaurbhangu

Meaning of resources

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