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Agriculture Mcqs 7387 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Agriculture MCQs cover fundamental and applied concepts related to farming, crop production, soil science, irrigation, fertilizers, plant breeding, pests, and agricultural economics. This topic is designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills through objective questions. It is especially useful for competitive exams such as PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, BPSC, NTS, OTS, and other testing services, helping candidates prepare with exam-oriented and up-to-date agricultural knowledge.

National forest policy for Pakistan – The needs and principles in the case of Pakistan are:
A Pakistan’s mainstay is agriculture, which is dependent on canal irrigation. Sound management of watersheds should, therefore, constitute the basic objective of forest policy
B Because of inadequate forest resources Pakistan must concentrate on developing new plantations.
C The country is heavily populated and faces an energy crisis. Since there is little scope to increase the area of state forests, agro-forestry programmes should be of vital concern to meet fuelwood requirements.
D Both (a) & (b)
Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b)
The goals of forest resource management is:
A Existing forest resources shall be scientifically managed for optimum productivity to meet the country’s need for wood and wood products and to reduce reliance on imports
B Sericulture industry shall be promoted to provide opportunities of employment and income for the rural populace
C Social forestry shall be adopted as a standard practice and extended to all farmlands to increase productivity and to improve the environment
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
In the policy statement of 1991, it has, therefore, been laid out that:
A Forests are managed intensively and the pilot projects started in Kaghan valley in Hazara and Kalam valley in Malakand Civil Divisions are replicated at other suitable locations
B Extraction from coniferous forests is limited to public sector only. Timber harvesting has already been departmentalized in four provinces and Azad Kashmir
C The jurisdictional charges of forest personnel are rationalized to make them more manageable
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
The forest policy, therefore, lays down that:
A All watershed projects, being a common source denominator, would be planned and coordinated by the Federal Government but implemented through Provincial Forest Departments in their respective areas
B Grazing in reforested areas would be controlled until the newly-raised plants are fully established
C Both (a) & (b)
D None of these
Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b)
The aims and objectives of the new forest policy in the field of conservation of protected areas are:
A Conserve all endangered and endemic species of wild fauna and flora in particular by ensuring the survival of the critical ecosystems that support such wildlife
B Arrange periodic surveys of the country’s wildlife and its habitats to monitor ecological changes
C Encourage private sector in captive breeding of wild animals, in particular the endangered species
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Wildlife areas of Pakistan:
A A rich and varied flora and fauna, plants and animals, both wild
B And domesticated are the living entitles of natural and man made ecosystems
C Both (a) & (b)
D None of these
Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b)
Forest extension shall endeavour to:
A Launch outreach/extension programmes featuring social forestry concepts, ideas and opportunities for the relevant audience
B Train staff, motivators, NGOs and PVOs in outreach and extension techniques and methods
C Develop a system for monitoring and evaluation of outreach programmes
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Forestry research and education to:
A Upgrade training facilities to expand and improve forestry education and to cater to the future requirements of trained personnel in the relevant fields of specialisation
B Integrate forestry education in the Pakistan Forest Institute with the university system
C Encourage induction of women into the forestry profession through training programmes
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
In the Pakistan Forest Policy and efforts will be made to:
A Implement programmes to minimize environmental pollution and environmental hazards through tree conservation and planting
B Develop a framework and prepare programmes for establishing green wind breaks on arid lands to check erosion and desertification
C Establish green areas in all cities having populations of 50,000 or more
D All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
To provide a sound planning base for the forestry, wildlife, watershed and rangeland sub-sectors, there will be undertaken:
A Periodic physical/mapping surveys
B Implementation of a programme for the improvement of statistics relating to forests and wildlife which includes a remote sensing laboratory and Geographical Information System (GIS)
C Both (a) & (b)
D None of these
Correct Answer: Both (a) & (b)