- Which region in Pakistan is most suitable for rice cultivation?
- A) Balochistan
- B) Punjab
- C) Sindh
- D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: C) Sindh
- What is the primary season for rice sowing in Pakistan?
- A) Winter
- B) Summer
- C) Monsoon
- D) Spring
Answer: C) Monsoon
- Which type of rice is predominantly grown in Pakistan?
- A) Basmati rice
- B) Jasmine rice
- C) Arborio rice
- D) Short-grain rice
Answer: A) Basmati rice
- What is the major rice-growing period in Pakistan?
- A) January – March
- B) April – June
- C) July – September
- D) October – December
Answer: C) July – September
- Which irrigation method is commonly used for rice cultivation in Pakistan?
- A) Drip irrigation
- B) Flood irrigation
- C) Sprinkler irrigation
- D) Subsurface irrigation
Answer: B) Flood irrigation
- What is the main rice-producing province in Pakistan?
- A) Punjab
- B) Sindh
- C) Balochistan
- D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: B) Sindh
- Which nutrient is essential for the growth and development of rice plants?
- A) Potassium
- B) Calcium
- C) Phosphorus
- D) Nitrogen
Answer: D) Nitrogen
- Which type of rice is famous for its aromatic quality and long grains?
- A) Basmati rice
- B) Jasmine rice
- C) Short-grain rice
- D) Arborio rice
Answer: A) Basmati rice
- Which pest commonly affects rice crops in Pakistan?
- A) Cotton bollworm
- B) Rice weevil
- C) Wheat stem rust
- D) Tomato hornworm
Answer: B) Rice weevil
- Rice cultivation in Pakistan is most affected by which environmental factor?
- A) Soil erosion
- B) Water scarcity
- C) High temperatures
- D) Soil salinity
Answer: B) Water scarcity
Important Information in Tabular Form
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Ideal Growing Region | Sindh |
| Primary Growing Season | Monsoon (July – September) |
| Type of Rice | Basmati rice |
| Sowing Period | July – September |
| Harvesting Period | October – November |
| Irrigation Method | Flood irrigation |
| Essential Nutrient | Nitrogen |
| Major Rice-Producing Province | Sindh |
| Common Pests | Rice weevil |
| Major Environmental Challenge | Water scarcity |