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 main crop of Rabi season in Pakistan is
A) Cotton
B) Maize
C) Wheat
D) Rice
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Wheat is the dominant Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Q: The best soil for rice cultivation is
A) Sandy
B) Gravel
C) Clayey
D) Rocky
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Clayey soil retains water effectively, ideal for rice paddies.
Q: The term “agronomy” refers to the science of
A) Trees
B) Marine life
C) Field crop production
D) Machinery
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Agronomy is the study of soil management and crop production.
Q: The agricultural census in Pakistan is conducted every
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 20 years
✅ Correct Answer: B
Explanation: It is held every five years to gather data on farming.
Q: The use of tube wells has increased due to shortage of
A) Labour
B) Machinery
C) Canal water
D) Seeds
✅ Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Farmers use tube wells when canal water is insufficient.