Agricultural | MCQs

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Wheat is a staple food crop of Pakistan

dominating all crops in acreage and production.

Mainly grown under irrigated conditions

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What are the major oil seed crops in Pakistan?

Oilseed

Rapeseed & Mustard.

Sunflower.

Soybean.

Sesame.

Linseed.

Camelina Naheel.

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The livestock sector in Pakistan includes the farming of Cattle,poultry and Fish

Livestock farming is an important resource for Pakistan 

Pakistan's main livestock consists of buffalo, cattle, sheep, goats, camels, horses, and chickens.

These animals provide hides and skins, meat, eggs, and milk for the country

Valuable source of trade internationally.

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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.

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Swat valley is locally known as Pakistan's Switzerland

Swat valley is known as “The Mini Switzerland”

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 Pulses are widely grown in the Thar Desert.

The canal also provides drinking water.

The Thar Desert is located in India and Pakistan.

85% of the Thar is located within India

Remaining 15% is located in Pakistan.

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The Kissan Package is aimed to help with the rehabilitation and economic recovery of the flood-affected farmers,

who will be able to benefit from a 0% mark-up subsidy on the loan for up to 6 months.

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Agriculture is considered the backbone of Pakistan's economy

Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and water.

Agriculture accounts for about 18.9% of Pakistan's GDP

The most agricultural province is Punjab

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The Punjab being the second largest by area

Most agricultural province of Pakistan

Contributes almost 75% to the wheat production

There are two zones of the Punjab: lower and upper.

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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