Explanation

 Pakistan main sources of agriculture credit were relatives and friends, landlords, shopkeeper's commission agents.

Explanation

United States is the largest export partner while China is the largest import partner of Pakistan.

Explanation

Jute was also known as the ‘Golden Fibre’.

mainly because of its colour.

It grows well on alluvial soil

Requires high temperature, heavy rainfall, and humid climate.

This crop is grown in the tropical areas.

India and Bangladesh are the leading producers of jute.

Explanation

Wheat is the most important staple food of Pakistan.

Definitions of Staple Food

A staple food is a food that is eaten often and in such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet for an individual or a population group.

ایک اہم خوراک ایک ایسا کھانا ہے جو اکثر اور اتنی مقدار میں کھایا جاتا ہے کہ یہ کسی فرد یا آبادی کے گروپ کے لیے معیاری خوراک کا غالب حصہ بنتا ہے۔

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List of World Top Staple Foods

Explanation

Balochistan is the leading region for dried fruits in Pakistan, with major centers also located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Dried fruits, including dates, pine nuts, and raisins, are important exports.

Dates, grown extensively in Sindh, Balochistan, and Punjab, are exported in large quantities.

Explanation

In total, the agriculture sector contributes 18.5 percent to the country's GDP.

Out of the total area of 79.6 million hectares, 22.1 million hectares are cultivated.

The rest of the territory is comprised of culturable waste, densely populated forests and rangelands.

Explanation

The land reforms were introduced in March 1974 through martial law Regulation no. 115.

Explanation

• Kharif crops are typically sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (June to July).
• It harvested at the end of the monsoon season (September to October) in South Asia.

Explanation

The first attempts at land reform in Pakistan occurred under Ayub Khan's government, the West Pakistan Land Reforms Regulation 1959

Explanation

The World Bank has approved 200 million dollars in financing to support Punjab in transforming its agricultural sector by adopting climate-smart technologies in July 2022.