1. What is the main purpose of agricultural engineering?
A) To increase crop yield
B) To develop machinery for farming
C) To improve soil quality
D) To study pest control
Answer: B) To develop machinery for farming
2. Which type of irrigation involves the use of pipes to deliver water directly to plant roots?
A) Surface irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Sprinkler irrigation
Answer: B) Drip irrigation
3. What is the primary benefit of using precision agriculture?
A) Decreased labor costs
B) Increased chemical use
C) Enhanced crop management
D) Reduced equipment costs
Answer: C) Enhanced crop management
4. Which of the following is a type of tillage that minimizes soil disturbance?
A) Conventional tillage
B) No-till
C) Intensive tillage
D) Strip tillage
Answer: B) No-till
5. Which equipment is used for planting seeds in rows at the correct depth?
A) Harrow
B) Seeder
C) Cultivator
D) Plow
Answer: B) Seeder
6. What is the function of a tractor’s hydraulic system?
A) To propel the tractor
B) To lift and lower implements
C) To steer the tractor
D) To cool the engine
Answer: B) To lift and lower implements
7. Which type of fertilizer contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium?
A) Organic fertilizer
B) Inorganic fertilizer
C) Complete fertilizer
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Complete fertilizer
8. What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?
A) To prevent soil erosion
B) To improve soil fertility
C) To reduce pest and disease buildup
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
9. Which of the following is a disadvantage of monoculture farming?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Greater pest vulnerability
C) Higher crop yield
D) Easier management
Answer: B) Greater pest vulnerability
10. What type of machinery is used to harvest grain crops?
A) Planter
B) Harvester
C) Cultivator
D) Seeder
Answer: B) Harvester
Water Engineering and Management
11. What is the main goal of water management in agriculture?
A) To increase water usage
B) To ensure efficient water use
C) To eliminate water sources
D) To reduce crop yield
Answer: B) To ensure efficient water use
12. Which method of irrigation is most efficient in terms of water conservation?
A) Surface irrigation
B) Flood irrigation
C) Drip irrigation
D) Sprinkler irrigation
Answer: C) Drip irrigation
13. What is the term for the process of collecting rainwater for agricultural use?
A) Rainwater harvesting
B) Irrigation
C) Drought management
D) Water conservation
Answer: A) Rainwater harvesting
14. Which of the following is a major factor in the design of irrigation systems?
A) Soil type
B) Crop type
C) Topography
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
15. What is the primary purpose of drainage systems in agriculture?
A) To increase soil moisture
B) To remove excess water
C) To irrigate crops
D) To store water
Answer: B) To remove excess water
16. Which type of irrigation uses a network of canals and ditches to convey water?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Surface irrigation
C) Subsurface irrigation
D) Rainfed irrigation
Answer: B) Surface irrigation
17. What is the term for the maximum amount of water that soil can retain?
A) Field capacity
B) Wilting point
C) Saturation
D) Permeability
Answer: A) Field capacity
18. Which water quality parameter is crucial for irrigation?
A) pH
B) Dissolved oxygen
C) Temperature
D) All of the above
Answer: A) pH
19. Which of the following is a benefit of using groundwater for irrigation?
A) It is always available
B) It does not require infrastructure
C) It can be replenished naturally
D) It is less prone to evaporation
Answer: D) It is less prone to evaporation
20. What is the primary cause of water scarcity in agriculture?
A) Overuse of water
B) Climate change
C) Pollution
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Agriculture
21. What is the main goal of sustainable agriculture?
A) Maximum profit
B) Environmental preservation
C) Increased pesticide use
D) Intensive farming
Answer: B) Environmental preservation
22. Which of the following crops is commonly grown as a cash crop?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Cotton
D) Barley
Answer: C) Cotton
23. What is integrated pest management (IPM)?
A) The use of only chemical pesticides
B) A holistic approach to controlling pests
C) Growing only pest-resistant crops
D) Eliminating all pests from the farm
Answer: B) A holistic approach to controlling pests
24. Which of the following is a characteristic of organic farming?
A) Use of synthetic fertilizers
B) Crop rotation
C) Genetically modified organisms
D) Chemical pesticides
Answer: B) Crop rotation
25. What is the main purpose of soil conservation practices?
A) To increase soil pH
B) To reduce erosion
C) To improve soil drainage
D) To enhance soil fertility
Answer: B) To reduce erosion
26. Which of the following is a benefit of agroforestry?
A) Increased land competition
B) Enhanced biodiversity
C) Reduced crop yields
D) Higher pesticide usage
Answer: B) Enhanced biodiversity
27. What is the primary factor influencing plant growth?
A) Water
B) Soil
C) Sunlight
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
28. Which farming practice is used to improve soil structure?
A) Overgrazing
B) Cover cropping
C) Monoculture
D) Heavy tillage
Answer: B) Cover cropping
29. What is the term for the practice of planting different crops in the same area?
A) Crop rotation
B) Monoculture
C) Intercropping
D) Companion planting
Answer: C) Intercropping
30. Which of the following is a significant factor in determining crop yield?
A) Soil fertility
B) Weather conditions
C) Pest management
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Agricultural Engineering Continued
31. Which type of plowing involves cutting and turning the soil?
A) Deep plowing
B) Subsoiling
C) Moldboard plowing
D) No-till plowing
Answer: C) Moldboard plowing
32. What is the primary role of a combine harvester?
A) Planting seeds
B) Harvesting and threshing
C) Irrigating crops
D) Tilling soil
Answer: B) Harvesting and threshing
33. Which device is used to measure soil moisture content?
A) Hygrometer
B) Barometer
C) Tensiometer
D) Psychrometer
Answer: C) Tensiometer
34. What is the main purpose of a cultivator?
A) To harvest crops
B) To prepare the seedbed
C) To irrigate fields
D) To apply fertilizers
Answer: B) To prepare the seedbed
35. Which of the following is an example of mechanization in agriculture?
A) Hand weeding
B) Manual harvesting
C) Using a tractor
D) Crop rotation
Answer: C) Using a tractor
36. What is the primary function of a greenhouse?
A) To grow crops outdoors
B) To protect plants from pests
C) To control environmental conditions
D) To enhance soil fertility
Answer: C) To control environmental conditions
37. Which irrigation system is best suited for hilly terrain?
A) Surface irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Subsurface irrigation
D) Flood irrigation
Answer: B) Drip irrigation
38. What is the purpose of a soil test?
A) To determine crop variety
B) To assess soil fertility
C) To evaluate water quality
D) To measure temperature
Answer: B) To assess soil fertility
39. Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable farming?
A) High chemical input
B) Resource conservation
C) Intensive monoculture
D) Soil depletion
Answer: B) Resource conservation
40. What does the term “agricultural extension” refer to?
A) The process of enlarging farms
B) The delivery of educational services to farmers
C) The use of advanced technologies in farming
D) The expansion of agricultural research
Answer: B) The delivery of educational services to farmers
Water Engineering and Management Continued
41. What is a common method of assessing water availability for irrigation?
A) Soil sampling
B) Water budgeting
C) Weather forecasting
D) Crop rotation
Answer: B) Water budgeting
42. Which of the following is a major water quality issue affecting agriculture?
A) Soil erosion
B) Water salinity
C) Nutrient depletion
D) Pesticide resistance
Answer: B) Water salinity
43. What is the purpose of a water conservation plan?
A) To increase water usage
B) To promote wasteful practices
C) To enhance sustainable water use
D) To eliminate water sources
Answer: C) To enhance sustainable water use
44. Which water management strategy involves using barriers to control water flow?
A) Drainage
B) Dams
C) Irrigation
D) Flooding
Answer: B) Dams
45. What is the significance of watershed management?
A) To maximize water usage
B) To prevent flooding and erosion
C) To eliminate aquatic ecosystems
D) To increase agricultural inputs
Answer: B) To prevent flooding and erosion
46. Which irrigation method is least efficient in water usage?
A) Drip irrigation
B) Sprinkler irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Subsurface irrigation
Answer: C) Flood irrigation
47. What does the term “water footprint” refer to?
A) The amount of water used by an individual or community
B) The area of land covered by water
C) The volume of water in a reservoir
D) The rate of evaporation
Answer: A) The amount of water used by an individual or community
48. Which of the following practices helps improve water retention in soil?
A) Overgrazing
B) Cover cropping
C) Intensive tillage
D) Monoculture
Answer: B) Cover cropping
49. What is a common source of surface water for irrigation?
A) Groundwater
B) Rivers and lakes
C) Desalination plants
D) Atmospheric moisture
Answer: B) Rivers and lakes
50. What is the primary purpose of a water reservoir?
A) To increase evaporation
B) To store water for future use
C) To promote flooding
D) To eliminate water sources
Answer: B) To store water for future use
Agriculture Continued
51. What is agroecology?
A) A form of monoculture
B) The study of ecological processes in agriculture
C) The use of synthetic fertilizers
D) A technique for crop rotation
Answer: B) The study of ecological processes in agriculture
52. Which of the following is a practice that enhances soil health?
A) Heavy tillage
B) Cover cropping
C) Over-fertilization
D) Continuous monoculture
Answer: B) Cover cropping
53. What is the main purpose of a compost pile?
A) To store pesticides
B) To recycle organic matter
C) To enhance soil erosion
D) To increase greenhouse gas emissions
Answer: B) To recycle organic matter
54. Which of the following crops is typically used for biofuel production?
A) Wheat
B) Corn
C) Barley
D) Soybean
Answer: B) Corn
55. What is the primary benefit of using organic fertilizers?
A) They are more expensive
B) They improve soil health
C) They are easier to apply
D) They have immediate effects
Answer: B) They improve soil health
56. Which pest control method uses natural predators?
A) Chemical control
B) Biological control
C) Cultural control
D) Mechanical control
Answer: B) Biological control
57. What is the primary focus of agricultural research?
A) To increase food prices
B) To enhance crop production and sustainability
C) To eliminate traditional farming
D) To promote chemical usage
Answer: B) To enhance crop production and sustainability
58. Which agricultural system integrates livestock with crop production?
A) Monoculture
B) Permaculture
C) Mixed farming
D) Industrial farming
Answer: C) Mixed farming
59. What is the term for the practice of planting crops in rows?
A) Broadcasting
B) Transplanting
C) Direct seeding
D) Row cropping
Answer: D) Row cropping
60. What is the primary purpose of agricultural education?
A) To promote monoculture
B) To inform and train future farmers
C) To increase chemical usage
D) To reduce food production
Answer: B) To inform and train future farmers
General Questions Related to Engineering, Water Management, and Agriculture
61. What is the main goal of irrigation engineering?
A) To maximize water wastage
B) To enhance agricultural productivity through efficient water use
C) To eliminate the need for water
D) To reduce soil fertility
Answer: B) To enhance agricultural productivity through efficient water use
62. Which factor is most critical in determining the irrigation method to be used?
A) Crop type
B) Soil type
C) Water availability
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
63. What is the primary environmental benefit of sustainable agriculture?
A) Increased pollution
B) Reduced biodiversity
C) Enhanced ecosystem services
D) Soil degradation
Answer: C) Enhanced ecosystem services
64. Which type of crop is typically grown for human consumption?
A) Cash crops
B) Food crops
C) Fiber crops
D) Ornamental crops
Answer: B) Food crops
65. What is the main reason for using crop rotation?
A) To increase pests
B) To improve soil health
C) To decrease yield
D) To simplify farming practices
Answer: B) To improve soil health
66. Which of the following is a benefit of integrated farming systems?
A) Increased resource competition
B) Enhanced sustainability
C) Higher chemical input
D) Reduced efficiency
Answer: B) Enhanced sustainability
67. What is the primary characteristic of desert agriculture?
A) High rainfall
B) Irrigation and drought-resistant crops
C) Monoculture
D) No use of fertilizers
Answer: B) Irrigation and drought-resistant crops
68. What is the term for the study of animal husbandry?
A) Agronomy
B) Animal science
C) Horticulture
D) Soil science
Answer: B) Animal science
69. Which crop is known as a legume?
A) Wheat
B) Rice
C) Soybean
D) Barley
Answer: C) Soybean
70. What does the term “biotechnology” refer to in agriculture?
A) The use of chemical pesticides
B) The genetic modification of organisms
C) The practice of traditional farming
D) The cultivation of wild plants
Answer: B) The genetic modification of organisms
71. What is the main purpose of field trials in agriculture?
A) To eliminate all pests
B) To test crop varieties and practices
C) To increase chemical usage
D) To reduce soil fertility
Answer: B) To test crop varieties and practices
72. Which of the following is a primary factor in determining the success of an irrigation project?
A) Weather conditions
B) Economic feasibility
C) Technical design
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
73. What is the primary function of agricultural extension services?
A) To restrict farmers’ access to information
B) To provide farmers with training and resources
C) To eliminate traditional farming practices
D) To increase pesticide usage
Answer: B) To provide farmers with training and resources
74. What is the purpose of crop diversification?
A) To reduce soil health
B) To increase vulnerability to pests
C) To enhance resilience to climate change
D) To promote monoculture
Answer: C) To enhance resilience to climate change
75. Which type of irrigation is most commonly used in arid regions?
A) Surface irrigation
B) Drip irrigation
C) Flood irrigation
D) Rainfed irrigation
Answer: B) Drip irrigation
76. Who is known as the Father of the Nation in Pakistan?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Benazir Bhutto
Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
77. What is the capital of France?
A) Berlin
B) Madrid
C) Paris
D) Rome
Answer: C) Paris
78. When did Pakistan become an independent nation?
A) 14 August 1947
B) 15 August 1947
C) 23 March 1940
D) 16 December 1971
Answer: A) 14 August 1947
79. What is the national language of Pakistan?
A) Urdu
B) Punjabi
C) Sindhi
D) Pashto
Answer: A) Urdu
80. Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan (as of 2024)?
A) Shahbaz Sharif
B) Imran Khan
C) Bilawal Bhutto
D) Nawaz Sharif
Answer: A) Shahbaz Sharif
81. Which country hosted the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
A) France
B) Australia and New Zealand
C) United States
D) Germany
Answer: B) Australia and New Zealand
82. Which is the largest desert in the world?
A) Sahara
B) Arabian Desert
C) Gobi
D) Kalahari
Answer: A) Sahara
83. Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
A) Andes
B) Himalayas
C) Rockies
D) Alps
Answer: B) Himalayas
84. What is the synonym of “happy”?
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Tired
Answer: B) Joyful
85. What is the antonym of “difficult”?
A) Hard
B) Easy
C) Complex
D) Tough
Answer: B) Easy
86. What is the value of 7×67 \times 6?
A) 42
B) 36
C) 48
D) 56
Answer: A) 42
87. What is the square root of 81?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: C) 9
88. “کتاب” کا انگریزی ترجمہ کیا ہے؟
A) Book
B) Pen
C) Paper
D) Reader
Answer: A) Book
89. “محبت” کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
A) Hatred
B) Love
C) Anger
D) Fear
Answer: B) Love
90. What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
A) 90°C
B) 100°C
C) 80°C
D) 110°C
Answer: B) 100°C
91. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Helium
Answer: B) Nitrogen
92. What does CPU stand for?
A) Central Processing Unit
B) Computer Personal Unit
C) Central Programming Unit
D) Computer Processing Unit
Answer: A) Central Processing Unit
93. Which of the following is an input device?
A) Monitor
B) Keyboard
C) Printer
D) Speaker
Answer: B) Keyboard
94. Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Hafeez Jullundhri
C) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
D) Qateel Shifai
Answer: B) Hafeez Jullundhri
95. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A) Earth
B) Saturn
C) Jupiter
D) Mars
Answer: C) Jupiter
96. Which country has the most natural lakes?
A) Canada
B) Russia
C) USA
D) India
Answer: A) Canada
97. The Great Wall of China was built primarily for what purpose?
A) Trade
B) Defense
C) Tourism
D) Agriculture
Answer: B) Defense
98. Which technology is used for the digital currency Bitcoin?
A) Blockchain
B) Cloud Computing
C) Artificial Intelligence
D) Virtual Reality
Answer: A) Blockchain
99. Which global event is celebrated on April 22 each year?
A) Earth Day
B) World Health Day
C) World Environment Day
D) International Day of Peace
Answer: A) Earth Day
100. If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, what type of triangle is it?
A) Equilateral
B) Isosceles
C) Scalene
D) Right-angled
Answer: D) Right-angled