Agricultural Production | MCQs

Explanation

The cultivation of Maize  is a major source of income for the rural population in the Swat valley 

The economy of district Swat is predominantly based on agriculture

which is main source of livelihood for local population.

The major crops cultivated in Swat include rice, onion, wheat, maize, tomato and vegetables.

Explanation

Swat valley is locally known as Pakistan's Switzerland

Swat valley is known as “The Mini Switzerland”

Explanation

Pakistan is the world's 10th largest producer of rice.

Pakistan's exports more than 8% of the world's total rice trade.

ice is an important Kharif crop.

Rice is grown in fertile lands of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan 

Explanation

List of countries producing milk in the world:

1. India
2. United States
3. Pakistan
4. China
5. Brazil
6. Germany

Explanation

Major Kharif crops are:

1.       Rice 

2.       Sugarcane

3.       Cotton

4.       Maze

5.       Bajra

6.       Jawar

When the period of the Kharif crop starts and when end?

Strat: April-June,      

End:  Sept-Oct

while

When does the period of the Rabi crop start and when end?

These crops are planted in winter from October to December

and harvested in summer from March to May

Which are Pakistan's major seasons for the agricultural crop?

Kharif & Rabi