Latest Agri-MCQs on Current Agriculture Affairs in Pakistan (700 Important MCQs)
691. The tag color of “Foundation Seed” is:
A. White
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Red
Correct Answer: A
Reference: FSC&RD (Federal Seed Certification & Registration Dept).
692. The tag color of “Breeder / Pre-Basic Seed” is:
A. Golden Yellow
B. White
C. Blue
D. Pink
Correct Answer: A
Reference: FSC&RD Standards.
693. “Truthfully Labeled Seed” (TLS) is:
A. Seed certified by the government
B. Seed sold by private companies guaranteeing quality on their own reputation (Yellow/Opal Green Label)
C. Fake seed
D. Imported seed
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Seed Act 2015.
694. “Viability” of seed means:
A. The ability to germinate and produce a normal seedling
B. The weight of seed
C. The color of seed
D. The price of seed
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Seed Physiology.
695. The “Tetrazolium Test” (TZ Test) is a quick chemical test used to determine:
A. Seed Viability (is the embryo alive?)
B. Seed Purity
C. Moisture content
D. Genetic purity
Correct Answer: A
Reference: ISTA (International Seed Testing Association).
696. “Seed Purity” analysis checks for:
A. Weed seeds, inert matter, and other crop seeds
B. Water content
C. Fertilizer
D. Yield
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Seed Testing Manual.
697. “Real Value of Seed” is calculated based on:
A. Purity % and Germination %
B. Weight and Price
C. Color and Shape
D. Size
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Seed Technology.
698. “Isolation Distance” is maintained in seed production to:
A. Prevent cross-pollination (contamination) from other varieties
B. Prevent theft
C. Provide path for tractors
D. Stop wind
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Seed Production Guidelines.
699. For “Hybrid Maize” seed production, the ratio of Male to Female rows is usually:
A. 1:4 or 2:6 (Male : Female)
B. 10:1
C. 1:1
D. 0:1
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Maize Hybridization.
700. “Desiccant” is a chemical used to:
A. Dry the crop artificially before harvest (e.g., in Potato/Cotton seed production)
B. Water the crop
C. Kill insects
D. Increase growth
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Harvest Technology.
Section 24: Fisheries & Aquaculture
701. “Aquaculture” refers to:
A. Farming of aquatic organisms (Fish, Shrimp, Mollusks)
B. Deep sea fishing
C. Swimming
D. Aquarium keeping
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fisheries Definitions.
702. The most common fish culture system in Pakistan is:
A. Polyculture (Composite culture of compatible species)
B. Monoculture
C. Cage culture
D. Recirculatory system
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fisheries Development Board (FDB).
703. “Rohu” (Labeo rohita) is a ______ feeder.
A. Column feeder (eats from middle water layer)
B. Surface feeder
C. Bottom feeder
D. Carnivore
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fish Biology.
704. “Thaila” (Catla catla) is a ______ feeder.
A. Surface feeder (Zooplankton)
B. Bottom feeder
C. Column feeder
D. Mud eater
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fish Biology.
705. “Mori” (Cirrhinus mrigala) is a ______ feeder.
A. Bottom feeder (eats decaying matter/detritus)
B. Surface feeder
C. Air breather
D. Predator
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fish Biology.
706. “Trout” fish requires ______ water.
A. Cold and Oxygen-rich (Running water)
B. Hot and Stagnant
C. Saline
D. Muddy
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Swat/Northern Areas Fisheries.
707. “Grass Carp” is famous for:
A. Eating aquatic weeds/grass
B. Eating other fish
C. Flying
D. Singing
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Biological Weed Control.
708. “Prawn” usually refers to ______ species.
A. Freshwater (e.g., Macrobrachium)
B. Marine
C. Land
D. Bird
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Aquaculture Terminology.
709. “Shrimp” usually refers to ______ species.
A. Marine/Brackish water (e.g., Vannamei)
B. Freshwater
C. Desert
D. Forest
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Aquaculture Terminology.
710. “Hypophysation” (Induced Breeding) involves injecting fish with:
A. Pituitary Gland extract or synthetic hormones (Ovaprim)
B. Water
C. Poison
D. Vitamins
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fish Hatchery Management.
711. “Dissolved Oxygen” (DO) level in a fish pond should ideally be:
A. Above 5 ppm (mg/L)
B. 0 ppm
C. 100 ppm
D. 1 ppm
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Water Quality Standards.
Section 25: Agricultural Math & Calculations
712. How much Nitrogen is in a 50kg bag of Urea (46% N)?
A. 23 kg
B. 46 kg
C. 50 kg
D. 10 kg
Correct Answer: A (Calculation: 50 * 0.46 = 23)
Reference: Fertilizer Calculations.
713. How much Phosphorus (P2O5) is in a 50kg bag of DAP (46% P)?
A. 23 kg
B. 18 kg
C. 46 kg
D. 9 kg
Correct Answer: A (Calculation: 50 * 0.46 = 23)
Reference: Fertilizer Calculations.
714. If a farmer wants to apply 1 bag of DAP per acre, how much Nitrogen is he adding unintentionally? (DAP has 18% N)
A. 9 kg
B. 18 kg
C. 23 kg
D. 0 kg
Correct Answer: A (Calculation: 50 * 0.18 = 9)
Reference: Fertilizer Calculations.
715. To get a plant population of roughly 20,000-25,000 per acre in Maize, the spacing is roughly:
A. Row-to-Row 2.5 ft, Plant-to-Plant 6-9 inches
B. 1 ft x 1 ft
C. 5 ft x 5 ft
D. Broadcast
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Maize Agronomy.
716. 1 Gallon is approximately equal to ______ Liters.
A. 3.785 / 4.5 (US/UK) -> generally 3.785 Liters (US) or 4.54 (Imperial)
B. 10 Liters
C. 1 Liter
D. 2 Liters
Correct Answer: A (In Pakistan, Imperial gallon 4.5L or US 3.78L is used depending on drum type, usually 3.78 for pesticide bottles).
Reference: Unit Conversion.
717. “PPM” stands for:
A. Parts Per Million
B. Parts Per Maund
C. Price Per Month
D. Plant Per Meter
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Spray Calibration.
718. 1% solution means:
A. 1 gram in 100 ml water
B. 1 gram in 1 liter
C. 1 kg in 1 liter
D. 1 mg in 1 liter
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Lab Solutions.
719. If a pesticide dose is 500ml per acre and you use 100 liters of water, what is the concentration?
A. 0.5%
B. 5%
C. 1%
D. 10%
Correct Answer: A (500ml / 100,000ml * 100)
Reference: Spray Calibration.
720. 1 Hectare = ______ Square Meters.
A. 10,000
B. 1,000
C. 100
D. 40,000
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Land Measurement.
Section 26: Farm Machinery & Power
721. A tractor engine is generally a ______ engine.
A. Diesel (Compression Ignition)
B. Petrol (Spark Ignition)
C. Steam
D. Electric
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Farm Power.
722. In a Diesel engine, ignition is caused by:
A. Spark plug
B. Heat of compressed air
C. Matchstick
D. Battery
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Engine Mechanics.
723. “Primary Tillage” implements are used to:
A. Break / open the hard soil (e.g., Mould Board Plough, Disc Plough, Chisel)
B. Pulverize soil
C. Harvest
D. Spray
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Farm Machinery.
724. “Secondary Tillage” implements are used to:
A. Pulverize clods and prepare seedbed (e.g., Cultivator, Harrow, Rotavator)
B. Deep ploughing
C. Cut trees
D. Transport
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Farm Machinery.
725. The “Cultivator” (Tiller) is the most common ______ implement in Pakistan.
A. Secondary Tillage
B. Harvesting
C. Sowing
D. Threshing
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Local Farming Practices.
726. “Hydraulic System” in a tractor helps to:
A. Lift and lower mounted implements
B. Cool the engine
C. Play radio
D. Steer
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Tractor Mechanics.
727. “Diff Lock” (Differential Lock) in a tractor is used when:
A. One wheel is slipping in mud (to make both wheels turn together)
B. Driving on road
C. Turning
D. Parking
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Tractor Operation.
728. A “Rabi Drill” is used for sowing:
A. Wheat
B. Cotton
C. Rice
D. Sugarcane
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sowing Machinery.
729. “Calibration” of a seed drill means:
A. Adjusting the machine to drop the correct amount of seed per acre
B. Washing the machine
C. Painting the machine
D. Selling the machine
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Farm Machinery.
730. A “Boom Sprayer” usually covers a width of:
A. 20-40 feet (depending on boom length)
B. 1 foot
C. 1000 feet
D. 2 inches
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Spraying Tech.
Section 27: Plant Pathology (Viruses & Bacteria)
731. “CLCuD” stands for:
A. Cotton Leaf Curl Disease
B. Common Leaf Cut Disease
C. Cotton Leaf Color Disease
D. Corn Leaf Curl Disease
Correct Answer: A (Major threat to Pakistan’s cotton).
Reference: CCRI Multan.
732. The “Burewala Strain” of Cotton Virus was:
A. A resistance-breaking strain that caused massive damage in the 1990s
B. A beneficial virus
C. A wheat virus
D. A vaccine
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Cotton History.
733. “Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus” (MYMV) is transmitted by:
A. Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
B. Aphid
C. Thrips
D. Beetle
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Pulses Pathology.
734. “Banana Bunchy Top Virus” (BBTV) causes leaves to:
A. Bunch together at the top (Rosette appearance)
B. Turn white
C. Fall off
D. Grow huge
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Banana Diseases.
735. “Red Rot” of Sugarcane is identified by:
A. Reddening of internal tissues with white cross-bands and alcohol smell
B. Black dust
C. Yellow leaves
D. Holes in stem
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sugarcane Pathology.
736. “Bakanae” (Foolish Seedling) disease of Rice causes:
A. Abnormal elongation of plants (Tall, thin, pale)
B. Dwarfing
C. Black roots
D. Rust
Correct Answer: A (Caused by Gibberella fujikuroi fungus).
Reference: Rice Pathology.
737. “Panama Wilt” is a devastating disease of:
A. Banana (Soil borne fungus Fusarium)
B. Apple
C. Mango
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Banana Pathology.
738. “Dieback” in Citrus and Mango means:
A. Drying of twigs/branches from tip downwards
B. Drying of roots
C. Falling of fruit
D. Green leaves
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Orchard Diseases.
739. “Gummosis” in Citrus refers to:
A. Oozing of gum from the bark
B. Sweet fruit
C. Hard seeds
D. Long roots
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Citrus Pathology.
740. “Downy Mildew” appears as:
A. Cottony/woolly growth on the underside of leaves
B. Powder on top
C. Black spots
D. Rust
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fungal Diseases.
741. “Powdery Mildew” appears as:
A. White powder (talc-like) on the upper surface of leaves
B. Red spots
C. Wet rot
D. Gum
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fungal Diseases.
Section 28: Veterinary Health & Livestock Management
742. “FMD” (Foot and Mouth Disease) vaccine is usually given:
A. Twice a year (Biannually)
B. Once in a lifetime
C. Daily
D. Weekly
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Veterinary Schedules.
743. “Hemorrhagic Septicemia” (Gal-Ghotu) is a bacterial disease that occurs mostly in:
A. Rainy Season (Monsoon)
B. Dry winter
C. Summer
D. Spring
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Veterinary Research Institute (VRI).
744. “Enterotoxemia” (Patth / Antar-Zahr) affects primarily:
A. Sheep and Goats (eating lush green fodder)
B. Cows
C. Horses
D. Dogs
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Small Ruminant Health.
745. “Deworming” (Drenching) is done to:
A. Kill internal parasites (worms) in stomach/intestines
B. Wash the animal
C. Increase milk immediately
D. Color the wool
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Livestock Management.
746. A “Quarantine” period for new animals brought to a farm should be:
A. 15-30 days
B. 1 hour
C. 1 day
D. No need
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Biosecurity Protocols.
747. “Zoonotic Diseases” are those that:
A. Can spread from animals to humans (e.g., Rabies, Brucellosis)
B. Only affect animals
C. Only affect zoo animals
D. Are harmless
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Public Health.
748. “Brucellosis” causes ______ in animals.
A. Abortion (in late pregnancy)
B. Cough
C. Blindness
D. Hair loss
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Reproductive Diseases.
749. “TMR” stands for:
A. Total Mixed Ration
B. Total Milk Record
C. The Meat Ration
D. Total Maize Ration
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Animal Nutrition.
750. “Dry Period” in a cow is:
A. The period before calving when milking is stopped (approx 60 days) to rest the udder
B. When there is no water
C. Summer season
D. When cow is sick
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Dairy Management.
Section 29: Environmental & Climate Smart Agriculture
751. “Carbon Sequestration” in agriculture refers to:
A. Capturing atmospheric CO2 and storing it in soil (roots/organic matter) or trees
B. Burning crop residue
C. Releasing smoke
D. Using diesel
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Climate Change Mitigation.
752. “Regenerative Agriculture” focuses on:
A. Restoring soil health and biodiversity (No-till, cover crops)
B. Heavy chemical use
C. Monoculture
D. Deep ploughing
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sustainable Farming.
753. “Cover Crops” are grown primarily to:
A. Cover the soil to prevent erosion and improve fertility (not for harvest)
B. Sell in market
C. Hide the land
D. Feed birds
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Soil Conservation.
754. “El Niño” usually brings ______ to Pakistan.
A. Drought / Less Rain
B. Excessive Floods
C. Snow
D. Tsunami
Correct Answer: A (Generally associated with suppressed monsoon).
Reference: Pakistan Meteorological Dept (PMD).
755. “La Niña” usually brings ______ to Pakistan.
A. Heavy Rains / Floods
B. Drought
C. Fire
D. Dryness
Correct Answer: A
Reference: PMD.
756. “Acid Rain” is caused by:
A. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and NOx emissions
B. Oxygen
C. Dust
D. Water vapor
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Environmental Science.
757. “Eutrophication” in water bodies (Algal Bloom) is caused by:
A. Runoff of Fertilizers (Nitrates/Phosphates) from fields
B. Fishing
C. Boats
D. Stones
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Water Pollution.
Section 30: Post-Harvest & Value Addition
758. “Curing” is a post-harvest process essential for:
A. Onion, Garlic, and Potato (to dry outer skin/neck)
B. Tomato
C. Mango
D. Milk
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Post-Harvest Tech.
759. “Grading” of fruits means:
A. Sorting them by size, color, and quality
B. Giving them marks
C. Packing them
D. Eating them
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fruit Marketing.
760. “Waxing” of Citrus fruits is done to:
A. Reduce moisture loss (shriveling) and improve shine
B. Make them sweet
C. Kill seeds
D. Change taste
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Post-Harvest Tech.
761. “Cold Chain” refers to:
A. Maintaining a temperature-controlled supply chain from farm to fork
B. A metal chain
C. Winter season
D. Frozen water
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Logistics.
762. The ideal storage temperature for “Potato” (for table use) is:
A. 7-10°C
B. 0°C (Sweetening occurs)
C. 25°C
D. -10°C
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Potato Storage.
763. “Aseptic Packaging” (e.g., Tetra Pak) allows milk/juice to be stored:
A. Without refrigeration (until opened)
B. In freezer only
C. In open air
D. Under water
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Food Packaging.
Section 31: General Farming Concepts (Mixed)
764. “Gap Filling” is the practice of:
A. Re-sowing seeds/plants where germination failed
B. Digging holes
C. Filling bags
D. Irrigation
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Management.
765. “Thinning” is the removal of:
A. Extra crowded plants to give space to healthy ones
B. Weeds
C. Soil
D. Water
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Management.
766. “Earthing Up” is done in crops like:
A. Potato, Sugarcane, Maize (to support stem/cover tubers)
B. Wheat
C. Rice
D. Grass
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Agronomy.
767. “Blind Hoeing” is done in Sugarcane:
A. Before the crop emerges (to break crust/kill weeds)
B. With closed eyes
C. At harvest
D. At night
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sugarcane Agronomy.
768. “Grafting” requires a “Scion” and a:
A. Rootstock
B. Leaf
C. Flower
D. Seed
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Horticulture.
769. The “Scion” determines the:
A. Fruit variety/quality
B. Root system
C. Soil type
D. Fertilizer need
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Horticulture.
770. The “Rootstock” determines the:
A. Vigor, disease resistance, and adaptability to soil
B. Fruit taste
C. Flower color
D. Leaf shape
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Horticulture.
771. “Monoecious” plants have:
A. Male and Female flowers on the SAME plant (e.g., Maize, Cucumber)
B. Male and Female on different plants
C. Only male flowers
D. Only female flowers
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Botany.
772. “Dioecious” plants have:
A. Male and Female flowers on SEPARATE plants (e.g., Date Palm, Papaya)
B. Both on same plant
C. Perfect flowers
D. No flowers
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Botany.
773. In Date Palm, pollination is usually done:
A. Artificially / Hand Pollination
B. By wind only
C. By water
D. By bees
Correct Answer: A (to ensure good fruit set).
Reference: Date Palm Culture.
774. “Caprification” is a pollination process in:
A. Figs (Anjeer) – using Fig Wasp
B. Dates
C. Mango
D. Apple
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fig Cultivation.
775. “Parthenocarpy” is the development of fruit:
A. Without fertilization (Seedless)
B. With huge seeds
C. Without skin
D. Underground
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Botany.
776. “Vivipary” is the germination of seeds:
A. While still attached to the parent fruit/plant (e.g., in Mangroves)
B. In soil
C. In water
D. After drying
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Botany.
777. “Crop Rotation” helps primarily in:
A. Breaking pest/disease cycles and maintaining soil fertility
B. Looking good
C. Using more water
D. Selling land
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Sustainable Ag.
778. “Mixed Cropping” is:
A. Mixing seeds of two crops and sowing together (randomly)
B. Sowing in rows
C. Sowing one crop
D. Sowing nothing
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Agronomy.
779. “Subsidy on Potash” is often given because:
A. Farmers neglect it (due to high price) despite its importance for quality
B. It is cheap
C. It is toxic
D. It is useless
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Fertilizer Policy.
780. “Bio-Gas” is rich in:
A. Methane
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Chlorine
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Renewable Energy.
781. “Neem” based pesticides (Azadirachtin) are considered:
A. Organic / Eco-friendly
B. Highly toxic synthetic
C. Banned
D. Fertilizer
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Organic Pest Control.
782. “Gossyplure” is a pheromone used for:
A. Pink Bollworm
B. Armyworm
C. Fruit fly
D. Rat
Correct Answer: A
Reference: IPM.
783. “Methyl Eugenol” is a pheromone trap used for:
A. Male Fruit Flies
B. Bollworms
C. Aphids
D. Jassids
Correct Answer: A
Reference: IPM.
784. “Tillage” is:
A. Mechanical manipulation of soil
B. Watering
C. Harvesting
D. Spraying
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Soil Science.
785. “Tilth” refers to:
A. The physical condition of soil after tillage (suitability for sowing)
B. A machine
C. A crop
D. A weed
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Soil Science.
786. “Zero Tillage” wheat sowing is highly successful in:
A. Rice-Wheat cropping zone
B. Cotton zone
C. Desert
D. Hills
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Conservation Agriculture.
787. “Bed Planting” of Cotton saves water by:
A. 30-40%
B. 0%
C. 100%
D. 5%
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Water Management.
788. “Kharif” crops are harvested in:
A. Autumn (Oct-Nov)
B. Spring
C. June
D. January
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Calendar.
789. “Rabi” crops are harvested in:
A. Spring/Early Summer (April-May)
B. Winter
C. August
D. December
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Calendar.
790. The “Ginning Factory” is where:
A. Cotton lint is separated from seed
B. Fabric is made
C. Oil is extracted
D. Wheat is ground
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Cotton Industry.
791. Which fertilizer should NOT be applied to Tobacco and Potato because “Chloride” affects the burning quality and starch content?
A. SOP (Sulphate of Potash)
B. MOP (Muriate of Potash / Potassium Chloride)
C. Urea
D. DAP
Correct Answer: B
Reference: Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition.
792. “Citrus Greening” (HLB), the most destructive citrus disease, is transmitted by:
A. Citrus Psylla (Diaphorina citri)
B. Aphid
C. Whitefly
D. Fruit Fly
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Citrus Pathology.
793. Which animal is often referred to as the “Black Gold” of Pakistan?
A. Nili-Ravi Buffalo
B. Sahiwal Cow
C. Teddy Goat
D. Horse
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Livestock Department.
794. A “Lactometer” is used to check:
A. The density/purity of milk (water addition)
B. Fat content
C. Temperature
D. Bacteria
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Dairy Technology.
795. “Pyrethrum,” a natural insecticide, is extracted from the flowers of:
A. Chrysanthemum
B. Rose
C. Sunflower
D. Cotton
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Organic Pest Control.
796. “Bordeaux Mixture” is a famous fungicide made from:
A. Copper Sulphate + Lime + Water
B. Urea + Water
C. Salt + Sugar
D. Sulphur + Ash
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Plant Pathology History.
797. The “Khapra Beetle” (Trogoderma granarium) is internationally feared as a:
A. Dirty Feeder (Quarantine Pest of Stored Grain)
B. Beneficial Insect
C. Water Insect
D. Fruit Pest
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Global Food Security / Quarantine Dept.
798. The botanical name of “Gram” (Chickpea/Chana) is:
A. Cicer arietinum
B. Lens culinaris
C. Vigna radiata
D. Pisum sativum
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Taxonomy.
799. The botanical name of “Maize” (Corn) is:
A. Zea mays
B. Oryza sativa
C. Triticum aestivum
D. Sorghum bicolor
Correct Answer: A
Reference: Crop Taxonomy.
800. “World Water Day” is celebrated annually on:
A. 22nd March
B. 14th August
C. 25th December
D. 1st May
Correct Answer: A
Reference: UN Water.
