Latest Agri-MCQs on Current Agriculture Affairs in Pakistan (700 Important MCQs)
Category: Specific Crop Facts
98. The “Sindhri” and “Chaunsa” are world-famous varieties of:
A. Apple
B. Mango
C. Banana
D. Orange
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Mirpurkhas & Multan Mango Research Stations.
99. Which crop is known as the “King of Fiber”?
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Silk
D. Wool
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PCCC (Pakistan Central Cotton Committee).
100. “Apiculture” refers to the rearing of:
A. Silkworms
B. Honey Bees
C. Fish
D. Birds
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PARC Honeybee Research Institute.
101. “Sericulture” refers to the production of:
A. Silk (via Silkworms)
B. Serum
C. Seeds
D. Sugar
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Forest Department (Sericulture Wing).
Category: General Knowledge & Institutions
102. NARC stands for:
A. National Agriculture Research Centre
B. New Arm Research Centre
C. National Area Review Committee
D. National Apple Research Council
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Located in Islamabad (under PARC).
103. The headquarters of the “International Water Management Institute” (IWMI) Pakistan office is located in:
A. Karachi
B. Lahore
C. Peshawar
D. Quetta
Correct Answer: B
Reference: IWMI Website.
104. Which Pakistani scientist is famous for developing the “NIBGE” (National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering)?
A. Dr. Abdus Salam
B. Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik
C. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
D. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Correct Answer: B
Reference: NIBGE History.
Category: Current 2025-26 Issues
105. The “Gwadar Port” is expected to facilitate agriculture exports primarily to:
A. USA
B. Middle East and Central Asian Republics (CARs)
C. Australia
D. Japan
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CPEC Authority / Gwadar Port Authority.
106. In 2024, the government cracked down on “Hoarders” primarily involving which commodities?
A. Sugar and Urea
B. Milk and Meat
C. Fruits
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Ministry of Interior / District Administration Raids.
107. The “Benazir Hari Card” is a farmer support initiative of which province?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. KPK
D. Balochistan
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Sindh Government Budget 2024-25.
108. “Bio-Gas” plants in rural Pakistan primarily use ______ as fuel.
A. Plastic waste
B. Animal Dung (Cow manure)
C. Coal
D. Wood
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PCRET (Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies).
109. What is the status of “Genetically Modified (GM) Corn/Maize” in Pakistan?
A. It is strictly banned
B. It is widely grown (successfully adopted)
C. It failed completely
D. It is only for decoration
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CropLife Pakistan / USDA Reports on Biotechnology in Pakistan.
110. Which sector is considered the “backbone” of Pakistan’s economy?
A. IT Sector
B. Agriculture
C. Tourism
D. Mining
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Economic Survey of Pakistan (Consistently stated).
Category: Weed Management & Herbicide Resistance
111. “Dumbisitti” (Phalaris minor) is the most notorious weed affecting which major crop in Pakistan?
A. Cotton
B. Wheat
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Pest Warning & Quality Control of Pesticides (PW&QCP) Punjab.
112. “Itspits” (Trianthema portulacastrum) is a major weed problem in ______ crop during summer.
A. Wheat
B. Cotton
C. Gram
D. Mustard
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI).
113. The phenomenon where weeds survive a chemical spray that used to kill them is called:
A. Herbicide Resistance
B. Weed Vigor
C. Photosynthesis
D. Symbiosis
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Weed Science Society of Pakistan.
114. “Glyphosate” is a non-selective herbicide. Farmers are strictly advised NOT to spray it on:
A. Barren land
B. Water channels
C. Standing crops (unless the crop is Genetically Modified to resist it)
D. Roadside weeds
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Department of Plant Protection Label Guidelines.
Category: Food Security & Global Indices
115. According to the “Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024”, Pakistan is ranked as having a level of hunger that is:
A. Low
B. Moderate
C. Serious
D. Extremely Alarming
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Global Hunger Index Report 2024.
116. “Stunting” in children (being too short for their age) is primarily caused by:
A. Lack of exercise
B. Chronic Malnutrition (Lack of proper food over time)
C. Watching TV
D. Excessive heat
Correct Answer: B
Reference: National Nutrition Survey (NNS) Pakistan.
117. What is “Food Security”?
A. Locking food in a safe
B. Having a lot of money
C. When all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food
D. Producing enough wheat only
Correct Answer: C
Reference: FAO Definition (Adopted by MNFSR).
Category: Horticulture (Fruits & Vegetables)
118. The “Potohar” region is becoming famous for the cultivation of which seedless citrus fruit?
A. Kinnow
B. Seedless Lemon / Lime
C. Grapefruit
D. Mango
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Barani Agricultural Research Institute (BARI).
119. “Faisalabad” and “Toba Tek Singh” are the heartland of which fruit production?
A. Apple
B. Citrus (Kinnow)
C. Dates
D. Cherries
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Citrus Research Institute Sargodha.
120. Which province is the largest producer of “Bananas” in Pakistan?
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. KPK
D. Balochistan
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Sindh Horticulture Research Institute (Mirpurkhas).
121. “Chunian” and “Kasur” are famous for the massive production of:
A. Turmeric (Haldi)
B. Tea
C. Coffee
D. Rubber
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Punjab Agriculture Department (Extension).
122. “CA Storage” stands for:
A. Cold Air Storage
B. Controlled Atmosphere Storage (extends shelf life of fruits like apples/mangoes)
C. Central Area Storage
D. Crop Analysis Storage
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PHDEC (Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company).
Category: Agricultural Engineering & Water
123. A “Peter Engine” (local name) is commonly used by farmers for:
A. Transportation
B. Operating Tubewells
C. Spraying
D. Ploughing
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Local Market Terminology / Agricultural Engineering.
124. To prevent water loss in sandy soils, which irrigation method is most suitable?
A. Flood Irrigation
B. Sprinkler Irrigation
C. Pancho Irrigation
D. Furrow Irrigation
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Water Management Training Institute (WMTI).
125. The “Rabi” season begins in which month?
A. April
B. June
C. October/November
D. January
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Category: Soil & Fertilizers
126. “Green Manuring” (Jantar) is a practice used to:
A. Kill insects
B. Improve Soil Organic Matter and fertility
C. Sell the crop for cash
D. Make the field look green
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Soil Fertility Research Institute.
127. Which fertilizer is known as “Sona Urea”?
A. It is made of gold
B. It is a brand name (FFC) commonly used by farmers
C. It is yellow in color
D. It is for rich farmers only
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Fauji Fertilizer Company (Market Brand).
128. If soil pH is high (Alkaline/Kallar), which chemical amendment is used?
A. Lime
B. Gypsum
C. Urea
D. Potash
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Soil Salinity Research Institute (SSRI) Pindi Bhattian.
Category: Crop Varieties & Research
129. “Akbar-19”, “Dilkash-20”, and “Urooj-22” are famous varieties of:
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Sugarcane
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI).
130. “Super Basmati” is a premium variety of:
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Corn
D. Barley
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Rice Research Institute (RRI) Kala Shah Kaku.
131. The “Kamad” crop refers to:
A. Wheat
B. Sugarcane
C. Cotton
D. Rice
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Local Punjabi/Urdu Terminology.
132. The “Cotton Research Station” (CRS) is located in:
A. Murree
B. Multan and Vehari
C. Karachi
D. Gwadar
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Punjab Agriculture Department.
Category: Economic & Policy (2025 Context)
133. The “Kissan Package” usually refers to:
A. A box of sweets for farmers
B. A government relief package involving subsidies on electricity, fertilizer, and loans
C. A holiday for farmers
D. A new tax
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Ministry of Finance / PM Office Notifications.
134. Pakistan exports “Ethanol” (Bio-fuel), which is a by-product of:
A. Cotton Ginning
B. Sugar Industry (Molasses)
C. Rice Milling
D. Wheat Threshing
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PSMA (Pakistan Sugar Mills Association).
135. Which country is the largest buyer of Pakistani “Pine Nuts” (Chilgoza) which are then often re-exported?
A. China
B. USA
C. India
D. Afghanistan
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
Category: Livestock & Veterinary
136. “Beetal” and “Teddy” are popular breeds of:
A. Sheep
B. Goat
C. Cow
D. Horse
Correct Answer: B
Reference: UVAS / Livestock Department.
137. The “Sahiwal Cow” is famous globally for its resistance to:
A. Cold weather
B. Heat and Ticks (Tropical climate resilience)
C. Wolves
D. Floods
Correct Answer: B
Reference: FAO Animal Genetic Resources.
138. “Wanda” refers to:
A. A stick to herd animals
B. Balanced ration/feed concentrate for livestock
C. A type of grass
D. A viral disease
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Livestock Extension Services.
139. “Artificial Insemination” (AI) is used in livestock to:
A. Cure diseases
B. Improve breed genetics without transporting bulls
C. Color the animals
D. Reduce feed cost
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Breed Improvement Directorate.
Category: Miscellaneous & Forestry
140. “Moringa” (Sohanjna) is often called the “Miracle Tree” because:
A. It grows in one day
B. It is highly nutritious (leaves) and medicinal
C. It produces gold
D. It never dies
Correct Answer: B
Reference: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Moringa Project.
141. The “Billion Tree Tsunami” project was focused on:
A. Cutting trees
B. Reforestation and increasing forest cover
C. Growing wheat
D. Urban housing
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Ministry of Climate Change.
142. Which province has the largest area under “Range Lands” (Natural grazing lands)?
A. Punjab
B. Balochistan
C. Sindh
D. KPK
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) Peshawar.
143. “Sericulture” is practiced notably in which forest area?
A. Changa Manga (Punjab)
B. Cholistan
C. Thar
D. Gwadar
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Punjab Forest Department.
144. “Eucalyptus” (Safaida) trees are often criticized in Pakistan for:
A. Looking ugly
B. Consuming excessive underground water
C. Attracting snakes
D. Smelling bad
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) debates.
Category: Regional Agriculture
145. The “Gomal Zam Dam” in South Waziristan has helped irrigate vast lands in:
A. KPK (Tank/D.I. Khan)
B. Sindh
C. Punjab
D. Karachi
Correct Answer: A
Reference: WAPDA Projects.
146. “Hangu” and “Kohat” are famous for the production of:
A. Guava (Amrood)
B. Mango
C. Apple
D. Coconut
Correct Answer: A
Reference: KPK Agriculture Department.
147. “Swat Valley” is famous for producing Pakistan’s best:
A. Mangoes
B. Peaches and Apples
C. Dates
D. Bananas
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Swat Fruit Market / Agriculture Extension.
148. “Multan” is officially known as the City of:
A. Lights
B. Saints and Mangoes
C. Gardens
D. Textiles
Correct Answer: B
Reference: General Knowledge / TDAP.
149. “Badin” and “Thatta” (Coastal Sindh) are suitable for cultivating:
A. Oil Palm and Coconut
B. Apples
C. Apricots
D. Pine trees
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sindh Coastal Development Authority.
150. “Cholistan” (Rohi) is primarily a ______ zone.
A. Rice growing
B. Livestock rearing (Nomadic)
C. Fishery
D. Forestry
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Cholistan Development Authority.
Category: Agrochemicals & Safety (Pesticides)
151. On a pesticide bottle, which color triangle indicates “Extremely Hazardous” (Most Poisonous)?
A. Green
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Red
Correct Answer: D
Reference: FAO / Department of Plant Protection (DPP) Labeling Rules.
152. “Emulsifiable Concentrate” (EC) refers to:
A. A type of fertilizer
B. A liquid pesticide formulation that turns milky white when mixed with water
C. A solid powder
D. A gas
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CropLife Pakistan (Pesticide Formulations).
153. What is the “Pre-Harvest Interval” (PHI) on a pesticide label?
A. The price of the spray
B. The time required to mix the spray
C. The mandatory waiting period between spraying and harvesting (to ensure food safety)
D. The expiry date
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Punjab Agriculture Department (Pest Warning Wing).
154. “Fumigation” is a method used primarily to:
A. Water the plants
B. Control pests in stored grain (godowns) using gas
C. Plant seeds
D. Level the land
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PASSCO Storage Guidelines.
Category: Fertilizer Chemistry (Nutrients)
155. What is the percentage of Nitrogen in a standard “Urea” bag?
A. 18%
B. 21%
C. 46%
D. 60%
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Engro / Fauji Fertilizer Specs.
156. What is the percentage of Phosphorus (P2O5) in a standard “DAP” bag?
A. 18%
B. 46%
C. 50%
D. 23%
Correct Answer: B
Reference: NFDC (National Fertilizer Development Centre).
157. “SOP” and “MOP” are two types of which fertilizer?
A. Nitrogen
B. Phosphorus
C. Potassium (Potash)
D. Zinc
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Soil Fertility Research Institute.
158. Which micronutrient is most commonly applied to “Rice” crops to prevent “Khaira Disease” (Reddish leaves)?
A. Iron
B. Zinc (Zinc Sulphate)
C. Boron
D. Urea
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Rice Research Institute (RRI) Kala Shah Kaku.
Category: Crop Production (Agronomy)
159. The standard weight of a “Cotton Bale” in Pakistan is:
A. 100 kg
B. 150 kg
C. 170 kg
D. 200 kg
Correct Answer: C
Reference: PCGA (Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association).
160. “Ratoon Cropping” (Munda) is most commonly practiced in:
A. Wheat
B. Sugarcane
C. Maize
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Sugarcane Research Institute Faisalabad.
161. The “Broadcast Method” (Chatta) of sowing is:
A. Scattering seeds by hand (Traditional)
B. Using a sophisticated machine
C. Planting individual seeds
D. Growing in water
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Agriculture Extension Services.
162. “Drill Sowing” is recommended over “Broadcast” because:
A. It uses more seed
B. It ensures uniform germination and saves seed/water
C. It is faster
D. It is cheaper
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Wheat Research Institute.
163. “Golden Rice” is a genetically modified variety rich in:
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin A (Beta-carotene)
C. Iron
D. Protein
Correct Answer: B
Reference: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
Category: Water & Irrigation Policy
164. Under the “Indus Waters Treaty” (1960), which three “Western Rivers” are allocated to Pakistan?
A. Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
B. Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
C. Indus, Ravi, Sutlej
D. Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Indus Waters Treaty Documents (World Bank).
165. “Cusec” is a unit of measurement for:
A. Land area
B. Water flow (Cubic feet per second)
C. Crop weight
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Irrigation Department Technical Terms.
166. A “Mogha” in the irrigation system refers to:
A. A large dam
B. A water outlet that releases water from a canal to a watercourse (Khal)
C. A tractor part
D. A type of seed
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PID (Punjab Irrigation Department).
Category: Livestock & Dairy Science
167. “Colostrum” (Boli) is the first milk produced after birth. It is crucial for the calf because:
A. It is sweet
B. It provides immunity (Antibodies) to the newborn
C. It is sold at a high price
D. It is white in color
Correct Answer: B
Reference: UVAS / Veterinary Guidelines.
168. In terms of fat content, which milk is richer?
A. Cow Milk
B. Buffalo Milk
C. Goat Milk
D. Camel Milk
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Dairy Technology Textbooks (Buffalo milk has ~6-8% fat, Cow ~3.5-4%).
169. “Theileriosis” is a blood disease in cattle transmitted by:
A. Mosquitoes
B. Ticks (Chicharr)
C. Rats
D. Birds
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Veterinary Research Institute (VRI).
170. The “Ravi” and “Sutlej” rivers are known for the breeding tracts of which Buffalo breed?
A. Kundi
B. Nili-Ravi
C. Jersey
D. Holstein
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Livestock Census of Pakistan.
Category: Soil Science & Land Management
171. To take a proper “Soil Sample” for laboratory analysis, one must take soil from:
A. Only one spot in the field
B. Under a tree
C. Multiple spots in a Zig-Zag pattern mixed together
D. The water channel
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Soil Fertility Research Institute Sampling Guide.
172. “Hard Pan” (Sakht Teh) in the soil is caused by:
A. Heavy rain
B. Repeated ploughing at the same depth and heavy machinery traffic
C. Earthworms
D. Using urea
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute (AMRI).
173. The “Chisel Plough” is used primarily to:
A. Sow seeds
B. Break the Hard Pan (Deep tillage)
C. Cut grass
D. Harvest wheat
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Directorate of On-Farm Water Management.
Category: Insects & Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
174. “Trichogramma” is a beneficial insect (Cards) used to control:
A. Sugarcane Borers (biologically)
B. Wheat Rust
C. Rats
D. Weeds
Correct Answer: A
Reference: National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) IPM Program.
175. “Pheromone Traps” work by:
A. Poisoning the insect
B. Attracting male insects using the scent of the female to trap them
C. Burning the insect
D. Scaring the insect
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB).
176. “Dusky Cotton Bug” often appears on Cotton crops:
A. At the seedling stage
B. At the end of the season (Harvest time) affecting lint quality
C. In winter
D. During rain
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CCRI Multan.
Category: Horticulture & Special Crops
177. “Anwar Ratol” is a famous Mango variety originating from:
A. Multan
B. Shujabad (near Multan)
C. Sindh
D. KPK
Correct Answer: B (Specifically the Ratol village area)
Reference: Multan Mango Growers Association.
178. “Saffron” (Zafran) cultivation is successfully being experimented/grown in:
A. Karachi
B. Kalat and Quetta (Balochistan) & parts of Kashmir
C. Lahore
D. Thar Desert
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Balochistan Agriculture Research & Development Centre.
179. The term “Kitchen Gardening” refers to:
A. Cooking in the garden
B. Growing vegetables at home for domestic consumption
C. Selling kitchens
D. Farming in a kitchen
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Floriculture & Landscaping Department.
Category: Economic & Religious Aspects
180. “Ushr” is an Islamic tax on agricultural produce. For land irrigated by rain (Barani), the rate is:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 2.5%
D. 20%
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Zakat and Ushr Ordinance 1980.
181. For land irrigated by artificial means (Canal/Tubewell), the “Ushr” rate is:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 2.5%
D. 15%
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Zakat and Ushr Ordinance 1980.
182. “World Food Day” is celebrated annually on:
A. 1st January
B. 14th August
C. 16th October
D. 25th December
Correct Answer: C
Reference: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
Category: General Farming Knowledge
183. “Parthenium” (Gajar Booti) is considered dangerous because:
A. It eats crops
B. It causes severe skin allergies and respiratory issues in humans and animals
C. It is very expensive
D. It smells like carrots
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CABI Invasives / Health Dept Warnings.
184. “Value Addition” in agriculture means:
A. Increasing the price arbitrarily
B. Processing raw produce (e.g., turning Milk into Cheese, Tomato into Ketchup)
C. Adding water to milk
D. Weighing the crop
Correct Answer: B
Reference: SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority).
185. A “Horsepower” (HP) is a unit used to measure the power of:
A. Cows
B. Tractors and Tubewell Engines
C. Fertilizers
D. Laborers
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Agricultural Engineering Standard.
186. “Bed Planting” of Wheat/Maize is recommended to:
A. Save water (approx 50%) and prevent lodging (falling of crop)
B. Use more water
C. Look beautiful
D. Increase straw only
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Water Management Research Centre (WMRC).
187. The “Indus Delta” is facing a major threat of:
A. Too much fresh water
B. Sea intrusion (Sea water entering land) due to low river flow
C. Snowfall
D. Forest fire
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority (SIDA).
188. “Hydro-cooling” is a post-harvest technique used to:
A. Wash the tractor
B. Remove field heat from fruits/vegetables immediately after harvest
C. Freeze the crop
D. Boil the water
Correct Answer: B
Reference: PHDEC Post-Harvest Guidelines.
189. Which gas is released by Rice fields that contributes to Global Warming?
A. Oxygen
B. Methane (CH4)
C. Helium
D. Chlorine
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Global Climate Change Studies / IRRI.
190. “Jute” was historically known as the “Golden Fiber” of Pakistan, but now it is primarily imported from:
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. USA
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Ministry of Commerce Import Data.
Batch: Crop Protection (Pests & Diseases)
191. The “Pink Bollworm” overwinters (hibernates) during winter in:
A. The soil
B. Double seeds (Diplaz) formed in leftover cotton bolls
C. Water channels
D. Wheat leaves
Correct Answer: B
Reference: CCRI Multan / PCCC Guidelines.
192. “Red Rot” is the most destructive disease of which crop, often called the “Cancer of Sugarcane”?
A. Maize
B. Sugarcane
C. Sorghum
D. Rice
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Sugarcane Research Institute.
193. Which fungicide group is commonly used to treat seed before sowing to prevent fungal diseases?
A. Pyrethroids
B. Imidacloprid
C. Thiophanate Methyl / Mancozeb
D. Glyphosate
Correct Answer: C
Reference: FSC&RD Seed Treatment Protocols.
194. “Karnal Bunt” is a disease of Wheat that affects the:
A. Roots
B. Leaves
C. Grains (converting them into black powder)
D. Stem
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Crop Diseases Research Institute (CDRI).
195. “Jassid” (Amrasca biguttula) attack on cotton causes the leaves to turn:
A. White
B. Yellow and curl downwards (Cup shape)
C. Black
D. Blue
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Pest Warning & Quality Control of Pesticides.
196. The “Fruit Fly” is a major quarantine pest for the export of:
A. Mangoes and Citrus
B. Rice
C. Wheat
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Department of Plant Protection (DPP).
197. “Nematodes” are microscopic organisms that primarily attack plant:
A. Flowers
B. Roots (forming knots/galls)
C. Fruits
D. Seeds
Correct Answer: B
Reference: National Nematological Research Centre (NNRC).
198. “Loose Smut” of Wheat can be controlled effectively by:
A. Spraying water
B. Solar Heat Treatment or Systemic Seed Treatment
C. Applying Urea
D. Bird scaring
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI).
199. “Early Blight” and “Late Blight” are famous diseases of:
A. Potato and Tomato
B. Sugarcane
C. Rice
D. Mango
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Potato Research Institute Sahiwal.
200. Which insect is known as the “Farmer’s Friend”?
A. Aphid
B. Ladybird Beetle (eats aphids)
C. Whitefly
D. Armyworm
Correct Answer: B
Reference: NARC IPM Program.
Batch: Agronomy & Crop Production
201. The critical water requirement stage for Wheat, if only ONE irrigation is available, is:
A. Flowering
B. Crown Root Initiation (CRI) – approx 21 days after sowing
C. Milking
D. Dough stage
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Wheat Research Institute.
202. “Ginning” is the process of separating:
A. Wheat grain from chaff
B. Rice from paddy
C. Cotton lint from seed
D. Maize from cob
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association.
203. A “Maund” (Mann) is equal to:
A. 20 kg
B. 37.324 kg (Officially 40 kg in current trade)
C. 50 kg
D. 100 kg
Correct Answer: B (Historically 37.32kg, but standard trade use is 40kg).
Reference: Weights and Measures Act.
204. “Zero Tillage” technology is primarily used for sowing Wheat in:
A. Sandy deserts
B. Standing Rice Stubble (Rice-Wheat Zone)
C. Hilly areas
D. Waterlogged soil
Correct Answer: B
Reference: On Farm Water Management (OFWM).
205. The “Seed Rate” for Rice nursery (Dry method) per acre transplanting is approximately:
A. 1-2 kg
B. 6-8 kg (depending on variety)
C. 20 kg
D. 50 kg
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Rice Research Institute.
206. “Mash” and “Moong” are examples of:
A. Cereals
B. Pulses (Daalein)
C. Fiber crops
D. Fodder
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Pulses Research Institute Faisalabad.
207. Which crop is known as the “Queen of Cereals”?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize (Corn)
D. Barley
Correct Answer: C
Reference: Maize & Millets Research Institute (MMRI).
208. The term “Lodging” in crops refers to:
A. Staying in a hotel
B. The bending over/falling of stems near ground level due to wind/rain
C. Cutting the crop
D. Disease attack
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Agronomy Textbooks.
209. “Sugarcane” is a ______ plant.
A. C3
B. C4 (Highly efficient in photosynthesis)
C. CAM
D. Parasitic
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Crop Physiology Standards.
210. The sowing time for “Sunflower” (Spring crop) in Punjab is:
A. October-November
B. Jan-Feb
C. May-June
D. August
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Oilseeds Research Institute.
Batch: Soil Science & Fertilizers
211. “Ammonium Nitrate” is a fertilizer that is also classified as:
A. An explosive material (banned/restricted in many areas)
B. A bio-fertilizer
C. A micronutrient
D. A pesticide
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Ministry of Interior / Explosives Act.
212. Which fertilizer is best for “Saline Soils” (Kallar) because it has an acidic effect?
A. DAP
B. Ammonium Sulphate
C. Single Super Phosphate (SSP)
D. Urea
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Soil Salinity Research Institute.
213. “NPK” stands for:
A. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
B. Nitrogen, Potash, Calcium
C. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Krypton
D. New Pakistan Kissan
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Basic Soil Science.
214. “Humic Acid” is used by farmers to:
A. Kill insects
B. Improve soil structure and nutrient uptake efficiency
C. Turn leaves green
D. Harvest crops
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Soil Amendments Guidelines.
