- Which province in Pakistan is the largest producer of cotton?
- A) Punjab
- B) Sindh
- C) Balochistan
- D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: B) Sindh
- What is the primary season for sowing cotton in Pakistan?
- A) Winter
- B) Spring
- C) Summer
- D) Monsoon
Answer: C) Summer
- Which type of cotton is predominantly grown in Pakistan?
- A) Long-staple cotton
- B) Short-staple cotton
- C) Upland cotton
- D) Egyptian cotton
Answer: C) Upland cotton
- What is the main use of cotton?
- A) Edible oil
- B) Textile and clothing
- C) Animal feed
- D) Biofuel
Answer: B) Textile and clothing
- Which of the following pests is a common threat to cotton crops in Pakistan?
- A) Cotton bollworm
- B) Rice weevil
- C) Wheat stem rust
- D) Tomato hornworm
Answer: A) Cotton bollworm
- During which month does the cotton crop typically reach maturity in Pakistan?
- A) April
- B) August
- C) November
- D) February
Answer: B) August
- Which irrigation method is commonly used for cotton cultivation in Pakistan?
- A) Drip irrigation
- B) Sprinkler irrigation
- C) Flood irrigation
- D) Subsurface irrigation
Answer: C) Flood irrigation
- Which soil type is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
- A) Sandy loam
- B) Clay soil
- C) Peaty soil
- D) Saline soil
Answer: A) Sandy loam
- What is a major challenge faced by cotton farmers in Pakistan?
- A) Excessive rainfall
- B) Soil salinity
- C) Soil erosion
- D) Cold temperatures
Answer: B) Soil salinity
- Which organization is involved in research and development for improving cotton production in Pakistan?
- A) Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
- B) Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB)
- C) National Cotton Research Institute (NCRI)
- D) Sindh Agricultural University
Answer: C) National Cotton Research Institute (NCRI)
Important Information in Tabular Form
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Largest Producing Province | Sindh |
| Primary Sowing Season | Summer (April – June) |
| Type of Cotton Grown | Upland cotton |
| Main Use | Textile and clothing |
| Maturity Period | August |
| Irrigation Method | Flood irrigation |
| Preferred Soil Type | Sandy loam |
| Common Pests | Cotton bollworm |
| Major Challenge | Soil salinity |
| Research Organization | National Cotton Research Institute (NCRI) |