Agricultural | MCQs

Explanation

in 2019 Agriculture contributed around 22.4% to the GDP OF PAKISTAN, 18.34% came from industry, and over half of economies contribution of GDP  came from the services sector.

Explanation

According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2022-23, wheat production was recorded at 27.63 million tonnes in FY 2023.

This production level reflects challenges in the agriculture sector, affecting food security and export potential.

Explanation

Pakistan's largest food crop is wheat.

As of 2018, According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Pakistan's wheat output reached 26.3 million tonnes.

The most important crops which together account for nearly more than 75% of the value of total crop output are:

• Wheat
• Sugarcane
• Cotton
• Rice

Explanation

Rabi crops (e.g., wheat, barley, gram) are sown in winter (October–December) and harvested in spring (March–April).

This contrasts with Kharif crops (e.g., rice, cotton), which are sown in summer and harvested in autumn.

Explanation

The Rabi season in Pakistan lasts from November–December to April–May.

This is one of the two main crop seasons in Pakistan, along with the Kharif season.

Kharif season: The sowing season for Kharif crops begins in April–June, and the harvesting season is October–December. 

Rabi crops: Examples of Rabi crops include barley, gram, peas, and wheat. 

Kharif crops: Examples of Kharif crops include cotton, groundnut, maize, and rice.

Explanation

Pakistan is expected to harvest the wheat crop in the first month of the Baisakhi Mela.

This mela is celebrated in April.

Baisakhi marks the harvest season and holds cultural significance for many in the Punjab region.

Explanation

The word "sheep" is both singular and plural — it does not take an 's' in the plural form.

So, "sheeps" is incorrect; it should be just "sheep".

Explanation

Passage for Reading and Comprehension:

Some regions of the world are dry. Due to water shortage, there is no rainfall or no irrigation system. Therefore, cultivation does not take place. As grass grows in abundance, these areas serve as pasture lands for cattle. From cattle, milk, butter, ghee, and meat are obtained, the main food for most people. The profession of cattle roaring is mostly adopted in hot and temperate climate regions. Farms are made in different regions where cattle are bred in large quantities. These farms are near the cities or the industrial centres, so the market is available to sell milk, meats, butter etc. In areas with water-storage facilities but with extreme climates. Cattle rearing is not done permanently, and people bring their cattle to those areas during butter seasons. They migrate immediately when there is a climate change.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'dry' is?

Barren means بنجر

Dry means خشک

2. The similar meaning of the word 'shortage' is?

Dearth means قلت

Shortage means قلت

3. The similar meaning of the word 'extreme' is?

Severe means شدید

Extreme means انتہائی

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'cultivate' is?

Destroy means تباہ کریں

Cultivate means کاشت کریں

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'rearing' is?

Abandoning means ترک کرنا

Rearing means پالنا - پرورش کرنا

6. According to this reading passage, some regions of the world are ______?

Dry

7. There is no rainfall in these regions, and due to the shortage of water, there is no system of ______?

Irrigation

8. Grass grows abundance, so these areas serve as pasture lands for _____?

Cattle

9. The majority of people eat food like milk, butter, ghee and meat, which is obtained from _____?

Cattle

10. The profession of cattle rearing is mostly adopted in climate regions like

hot and _____?

Temperate

Explanation

In chemical weed control, chemicals called herbicides are used to kill certain plants or inhibit their growth.

They are diluted with water and sprayed in the fields.

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Explanation

 The best guava is located in Larkana city۔

Larkana is also called city of martyrs.

Larkana is located in Sindh.