Agriculture MCQs
Agriculture MCQs help candidates prepare for exams like PPSC, FPSC, and NTS. Topics include agronomy, soil science, crop physiology, horticulture, and pest control, ensuring strong conceptual and factual preparation for competitive and academic tests.
Q: Fertilizers are primarily used to improve
A) Soil color
B) Crop rotation
C) Crop yield
D) Pest control
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Fertilizers enrich the soil with nutrients, enhancing crop production.
Q: The term “cash crop” in Pakistan commonly refers to
A) Cotton
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Maize
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cotton is widely grown for export and contributes to foreign exchange earnings.
Q: The largest canal irrigation system in the world exists in
A) China
B) USA
C) Pakistan
D) India
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistan has the largest contiguous canal irrigation system.
Q: Kharif crops in Pakistan are sown in
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Spring
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Kharif crops like rice and maize are sown in summer and harvested in autumn.
Q: Sugarcane is mainly cultivated in the province of
A) Sindh
B) Balochistan
C) KPK
D) Gilgit
✅ Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Sindh provides favorable climatic conditions for sugarcane cultivation.