Agricultural | MCQs

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In 2020–21, India witnessed a massive protest by farmers against three agricultural laws passed by the central government.

Farmers, mainly from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, camped on the borders of Delhi for months demanding repeal of the laws, which was later done in November 2021.

Explanation

Kharaj is a type of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land. Tax on agrarian land owned by non-Muslim

The kharaj initially denoted a lump-sum duty in the 7th century.

In the 7th century, kharaj was synonymous with jizyah, which later emerged as a per-head tax.
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Explanation

 Dairy farming is a class of agriculture for the long-term production of milk

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

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

Bananas are considered berries.

The category a fruit falls under is determined by the part of the plant that develops into the fruit.

Explanation

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

Explanation

Older the rice worse in price 

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3 main different types of rice are:

The three main different types of rice: short grain, medium grain, long grain