- Which province in Pakistan is the largest producer of sugarcane?
- A) Punjab
- B) Sindh
- C) Balochistan
- D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Answer: B) Sindh
- What is the primary season for planting sugarcane in Pakistan?
- A) Summer
- B) Monsoon
- C) Winter
- D) Spring
Answer: B) Monsoon
- Which type of soil is most suitable for sugarcane cultivation?
- A) Sandy soil
- B) Loamy soil
- C) Clay soil
- D) Peaty soil
Answer: B) Loamy soil
- What is the main product derived from sugarcane?
- A) Ethanol
- B) Sugar
- C) Biofuel
- D) Animal feed
Answer: B) Sugar
- Which pest commonly affects sugarcane crops?
- A) Cotton bollworm
- B) Sugarcane borer
- C) Rice weevil
- D) Tomato hornworm
Answer: B) Sugarcane borer
- What is the primary harvest season for sugarcane in Pakistan?
- A) January – March
- B) April – June
- C) July – October
- D) November – December
Answer: C) July – October
- Which irrigation method is commonly used for sugarcane cultivation in Pakistan?
- A) Drip irrigation
- B) Flood irrigation
- C) Sprinkler irrigation
- D) Subsurface irrigation
Answer: B) Flood irrigation
- What is a major challenge faced in sugarcane cultivation in Pakistan?
- A) Water scarcity
- B) Excessive rainfall
- C) Soil erosion
- D) High temperatures
Answer: A) Water scarcity
- Which organization is responsible for sugarcane research in Pakistan?
- A) Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
- B) Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB)
- C) National Sugarcane Research Institute (NSRI)
- D) Sindh Agricultural University
Answer: C) National Sugarcane Research Institute (NSRI)
- What is the ideal temperature range for growing sugarcane?
- A) 15°C – 20°C
- B) 20°C – 30°C
- C) 30°C – 40°C
- D) 40°C – 50°C
Answer: B) 20°C – 30°C
Important Information in Tabular Form
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Largest Producing Province | Sindh |
| Primary Planting Season | Monsoon (June – July) |
| Preferred Soil Type | Loamy soil |
| Main Product | Sugar |
| Common Pest | Sugarcane borer |
| Harvesting Season | July – October |
| Irrigation Method | Flood irrigation |
| Major Challenge | Water scarcity |
| Research Organization | National Sugarcane Research Institute (NSRI) |
| Ideal Temperature Range | 20°C – 30°C |