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: The most drought-tolerant crop among these is
A) Rice
B) Sugarcane
C) Maize
D) Millet
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Millet is hardy and thrives in arid environments.
Q: Crops that are harvested more than once a year are called
A) Cash crops
B) Perennial
C) Biannual
D) Multicrops
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Biannual crops are harvested twice annually under favorable conditions.
Q: The agricultural sector employs a large portion of Pakistan’s
A) Engineers
B) Teachers
C) Workforce
D) Politicians
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A significant percentage of Pakistan’s population depends on agriculture for livelihood.
Q: The Indus Basin Irrigation System primarily supports
A) Urban transport
B) Hydropower only
C) Industrial growth
D) Agricultural activities
✅ Correct Answer: D
Explanation: This system supplies water mainly for agriculture through canals and barrages.
Q: Wheat harvesting in Pakistan usually occurs during the month of
A) August
B) April
C) October
D) December
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Wheat is harvested in April after being sown in winter.