Agriculture and Irrigation System of Pakistan MCQs

1. What percentage of Pakistan’s labor force is employed in the agriculture sector?
(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%

2. Which crop is known as the “golden fiber” of Pakistan?
(A) Wheat
(B) Rice
(C) Cotton
(D) Sugarcane

3. Which river is the primary source of water for Pakistan’s irrigation system?
(A) Jhelum River
(B) Chenab River
(C) Indus River
(D) Ravi River

4. Which irrigation system is the largest in the world and is located in Pakistan?
(A) Indus Basin Irrigation System
(B) Ganges Canal System
(C) Nile River Irrigation System
(D) Yellow River Irrigation System

5. Which province of Pakistan is known as the “breadbasket” due to its high agricultural output?
(A) Sindh
(B) Punjab
(C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(D) Balochistan

6. What is the main source of irrigation in Pakistan?
(A) Rainfall
(B) Canals
(C) Tube wells
(D) Dams

7. Which crop is the staple food of Pakistan and is grown extensively in the country?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Barley

8. Which dam is the largest source of irrigation water in Pakistan?
(A) Mangla Dam
(B) Tarbela Dam
(C) Warsak Dam
(D) Diamer-Bhasha Dam

9. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by Pakistan’s agriculture sector?
(A) Excessive rainfall
(B) Waterlogging and salinity
(C) Lack of labor
(D) Overproduction of crops

10. Which crop is Pakistan a major exporter of, particularly to the Middle East and Central Asia?
(A) Wheat
(B) Rice
(C) Cotton
(D) Sugarcane