B. A crop that is not a food crop; it is grown for sale to manufacturers who convert it into products

A. A crop grown only for domestic consumption

B. A crop that is not a food crop; it is grown for sale to manufacturers who convert it into products

C. A crop that requires heavy irrigation throughout the year

D. A crop cultivated exclusively in hilly regions

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31.
Pakistan is a major producer of which agricultural product?
Correct Answer: D. Wheat
One-liner
Pakistan is a major producer of wheat, which is the country's most important staple food crop.
32.
The dominant source of employment in Pakistan is ?
Correct Answer: D. Agriculture
One-liner
The dominant source of employment in Pakistan is Agriculture, which employs the largest portion of the country's labor force.
33.
When does the period of the Kharif crop start and when does it end?
Correct Answer: B. June-September
One-liner
The Kharif crop season in Pakistan starts in June and ends in September.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
What is a cash crop?
Correct Answer: B. A crop that is not a food crop; it is grown for sale to manufacturers who convert it into products
One-liner
A cash crop is a crop grown for sale to manufacturers who convert it into products, rather than for direct consumption as food.
35.
In FY 2022-23, the agricultural sector of Pakistan grew by only?
Correct Answer: B. 1.55%
One-liner
In FY 2022-23, the agricultural sector of Pakistan grew by only 1.55%.
36.
In plateaus, irrigation is managed by _?
Correct Answer: B. Karez
One-liner
In plateaus, irrigation is managed by Karez, an underground water channel system.
37.
Wild boar seems to be destructive to crops in ?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
One-liner
Wild boar is particularly destructive to crops in Both A and B (Sugarcane and Wheat fields).
38.
Which country became the 19th member of the International Olive Council (IOC)?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan
One-liner
Pakistan became the 19th member of the International Olive Council (IOC).
39.
In which year was WAPDA established?
Correct Answer: B. 1958
One-liner
WAPDA (Water and Power Development Authority) was established in 1958 to manage Pakistan's water and power resources.
40.
In Pakistan sugar is made by sugar cane and-----
Correct Answer: A. beet
One-liner
In Pakistan, sugar is made from sugarcane and beet.

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