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What is meant by Agriculture sources?

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The sources required for development of agriculture such as fertile soil, large capital and modern machinery is called agriculture sources.

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From which part of the world agriculture was started?

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Agriculture was started from south Asian countries about 8,000 years BC.

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Write agricultural problems of Pakistan.

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Shortage of water, lack of capital, non-availability of machinery, lack of pesticides and problem of water logging and salinity are major problems of agriculture.

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Write four recommendations to eliminate water logging and salinity.

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(1) To install tube wells
(i) to plant salinity eliminator grass
(iii) pavement of canals and koles
(iv) use of gypsum.

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Write down the Important areas of wheat of Sindh in Pakistan.

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Sindh province is on rank 2nd in Pakistan with 18% production. In Sindh it is cultivated in Khirpur, Nawabsha, Nosheruferoz, Ghotki, Sangar, Mer Pur Khas, Dadu and Haidr abad etc.

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Write down the names of important centers in which wheat is cultivated in Pakistan.

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In Pakistan major areas of wheat are upper Indus plain, lower Indus plain and vale of Peshawar. Punjab is on top rank in the wheat production. Other important areas of wheat are Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Qasor, Faisal Abad, Jhang, and Sheikhupura.

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Write down the province wise position of wheat in Pakistan.

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Punjab is on rank 1st in Pakistan with 80% production. Sindh province is on rank 2nd in Pakistan with 18% production. KP is on rank third while Baluchistan is on rank 4th. Upper Indus and lower Indus plain is called the ‘Grain basket of the Pakistan’. 83% wheat is cultivated in irrigated areas of Pakistan while 17% is obtained from dry areas.

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Write down the important areas of wheat of Punjab in Pakistan.

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Punjab is on rank 1st in Pakistan with 80% production. Largest wheat producing areas in Punjab is upper Indus plain including district of Rahim Yar Khan, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasoor, Sialkot, Norwal, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang and Multan etc.

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What is the rank of Pakistan in production of wheat?

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Pakistan is ranked 7th in the world in production of wheat.

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Which season is suitable for the cultivation and harvesting of wheat in Pakistan?

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Wheat is cultivated in the month of September to November in Pakistan. It is harvested in the month of April and May in Pakistan.

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Worldwide famous variety of rice ‘Basmati’ belonging to which country?

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Basmati rice of Pakistan is famous throughout the world in taste.

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Write down the short note on rice cultivation in Pakistan.

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Pakistan on 10th place in rice production in the world. Rice is a major export crop of Pakistan. Basmati especially kernels Basmati rice is very famous variety of rice in the world. Punjab is on top rank in the rice production.

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What is second important food crop of Pakistan after wheat?

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Rice is second important food crop of Pakistan after wheat.

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What is the cultivation season of rice in Pakistan?

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In Pakistan rice is cultivated in the months of April and May. It is harvested in the months of October. It is Kharif crop.

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Write down the varieties of rice which are cultivated in Pakistan.

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Basmati rice, Irri 6, IRRI fan, Super kernal, Basmati-86 and Kainat.

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How much time period is required for rice crop?

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Rice crop rips within 2 to 5 months.

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Write a note on rice production in province Baluchistan.

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In Baluchistan rice is cultivated in districts of Jafar Abad and Nasir Abad. In Baluchistan rice is also cultivated in very small scale.

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Write any four areas of Punjab in the production of Rice.

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Upper Indus plain of Province of Punjab is a major area of rice in Pakistan. In Punjab rice is cultivated in the districts of Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahawaldin, Lahore, Sheikhupura, kasoor and Okara.

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Name major rice producing districts of Sindh.

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Lower Indus plain of Province of Sindh is also a major area of rice in Pakistan. In Sindh rice is cultivated in the districts of Larkana, Jacobabad, Shakarpur, Dadu, Baden, Ghotki, Omerkot and Thatta.

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Write a short note on sugarcane in Pakistan.

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Sugar cane is second major cash crop of Pakistan. Punjab on rank 1st while Sindh is on rank 2nd in Pakistan in production of sugarcane.

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Write down the important areas of sugarcane cultivation in Punjab.

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Largest sugar cane producing areas in Punjab is upper Indus plain including districts of Rahim Yar Khan, Mianwali, Lahore, Kasoor, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Bahakar, Jhang, Toba Tek Sing, Mandi Bahawal din Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan and Bahawalnagar etc.

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Write down the important areas of sugarcane cultivation in Sindh.

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In Sindh it is cultivated in Khairpur, Nawabasha, Nosheruferoz, Ghotki, Sangar, Mer Pur Khas, Dadu and Haidrabad etc.

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Which products are prepared in Pakistan with sugarcane?

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i) After getting juice from Sugar cane, what remains is called Bagasse which is used as fuel in industries. ii) It is also used in making of chipboard, paper and other products. iii) It is used in making of alcohol, spirit and many other products.

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Describe the economic importance of cotton for Pakistan.

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It shares 2.9% of GDP and 11.7% of agricultural income in Pakistan, Pakistan earns about 60% of its foreign exchange from cotton.

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Write a short note on cultivation of cotton in Pakistan.
In the plain areas of Pakistan climatic conditions are very suitable for cotton. It is important raw material for textile industry. Cotton is a major cash crop of Pakistan.
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Write down the important areas of cotton cultivation in Punjab.
Largest cotton producing areas in Punjab are the Districts of Rahim Yar Khan, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Sing, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, D. G. Khan, Multan, Lodharan, Vehari, Okara and Pakpattan etc.
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Write down the important areas of cotton cultivation in Sindh.
In Sindh it is cultivated Kahirpur, Nawabsha, Nosheruferoz, Ghotki, Sangar, Mer Pur Khas, Dadu, Haidrabad & Umerkot etc.
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Write a note on cultivated area of cotton and its production in Pakistan.
Cultivated area of cotton in Pakistan is 3 million hectors. Its production is 2.374 million metric tons.
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Write any two non-physical factors for cultivation of cotton in Pakistan.
(i) Cheap Labour (ii) Markets availability
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Write two favourable physical features for cultivation of cotton in Pakistan.
(1) Suitable Climate (2) Fertility of Soil
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What is season of cultivation of cotton crop in Pakistan?
Cotton is a kharif crop. It is cultivated in the months of March and April in Pakistan.
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Give brief introduction of maize or corn cultivation in Pakistan.
Maize is not an important food crop in Pakistan. It accounts for 7 percent of the area, under food crops and 5 percent of the production of food crops of Pakistan.
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From where cultivation of maize starts?
Cultivation of maize was started from Mexico and Central America.
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When did cultivation of maize start in Subcontinent?
In subcontinent its cultivation was started in the 16th century.
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Maize is cultivated in Pakistan in which season?
It is a kharif crop, it is cultivated in summer season.
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Write down the uses or importance of maize.
(1) It is a best source of food. (ii) It provides corn flour. (iii) It provides us glucose. (iv) It provides us custard. (v) It is used in popcorn. (vi) It is used in corn flex. (vii) It is used in jelly. (viii) It is also used in fodder for animals and birds.
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Which type of climate is most suitable for the cultivation of maize?
Maize requires temperature of 20° C to 28°C during the whole growing season excessive heat is harmful.
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Write down the important areas of maize of KP.
Important areas of production in KP are hilly and low mountainous areas. It is cultivated in the districts of Peshawar, Mahnsehira, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Butgram, Kaghan, Shangla, Swabi, Charsada, Mardan, Malakand, Bonire, Noshera and Bannu constitute the major regions.
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Write down the important areas of maize of Punjab.
In Punjab belongs the major maize region are Sargodha, Chichawatni, T.T. Singh, Rajanpur, Vihar, Toba Tek Singh, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Okara and Mianwali.
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What are the major regions of maize in Punjab?
The major maize regions in Punjab are Sargodha, Chichawatni, T.T. Singh, Rajanpur, Vihar, Toba Teak Singh, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Okara, and Mianwali. Other areas include Attock, Jhang, Gujrat, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Lahore, Qasoor, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Muzaffargarh, and D. G. Khan.
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What are the important areas of maize in Baluchistan?
In Baluchistan, maize is cultivated in the districts of Pasheen, Qila Saifullah, Loralai, and Zoab. It is also cultivated in Jafar Abad and Naseer Abad.
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What are the important areas of maize in Sindh?
In Sindh, maize is cultivated in the districts of Kahirpur, Nawabsha, Nosheruferoz, Ghotki, Sangar, Mer Pur Khas, Dadu, Haidrabad, and Umerkot. It is also cultivated in Larkana, Jacobabad, Shakarpur, Baden, and Thatta.
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What types of physical features are most suitable for maize?
Maize is a plant of plain areas and is cultivated in plains on a larger scale. It can also be cultivated in semi-sandy areas, low mountains, and plateaus.
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What types of soil are most suitable for maize?
Maize is mostly cultivated in alluvial soil, loamy soil, and semi-sandy soil.
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What are the favorable physical factors for maize in Pakistan?
Favorable physical factors for maize include suitable temperature, suitable climate, reasonable amount of rain, and fertile soil.
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In which season is tobacco cultivated in Pakistan?
Tobacco is a cash crop of Pakistan and is cultivated in the winter season.
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When and who discovered tobacco first in the world?
Tobacco was discovered in 1492 by Columbus when he found people in the West Indies using a pipe of tobacco known as Tobago.
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Which area of the world is called the home of tobacco?
The home of tobacco is the South American continent, especially the islands of the Caribbean.
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In how many countries is tobacco cultivated?
Tobacco is cultivated in 120 countries around the world.
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When did the cultivation of tobacco start in the subcontinent and by whom?
The cultivation of tobacco in the subcontinent started in 1556 by the Portuguese.
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What are the types of tobacco?
There are two types of tobacco: 1) Dessi veritic (Nicotiana Rustica) used in Hukka, cultivated on 80% of the area; 2) Virginia varieties used in cigars and cigarettes, cultivated on 20% of the area.
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What is the cultivation method of tobacco?
Tobacco is cultivated in Pakistan in the winter season. Plants are grown in a nursery in November and December, transferred to fields in January or February, and harvested in April. It is cultivated in rows and matures in 4 months.
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What types of physical features are most suitable for tobacco?
Tobacco is cultivated in plains on a larger scale and can also be grown in semi-sandy areas, low mountains, and plateaus.
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What type of climate is most suitable for tobacco?
Tobacco requires a hot, dry, and moderate climate with temperatures between 10º C to 26º C and 20 to 30 inches of rainfall.
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What types of soil are most suitable for tobacco?
Tobacco is mostly cultivated in alluvial soil, loamy soil, and semi-sandy soil.
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What are the important areas of tobacco in KP?
KP is the leading province in area and production of tobacco in Pakistan, accounting for 60% of the area and 75% of the production. Major districts include Swabi, Charsada, Mardan, Malakand, Bonire, Noshera, and Bannu.
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What are the important areas of tobacco in Punjab?
In Punjab, the major tobacco region is Sahiwal, with other important areas including Rajanpur, Vihari, Toba Teak Singh, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Okara, and Mianwali.
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Which province ranks highest in tobacco cultivation in Pakistan?
KP ranks highest in tobacco cultivation in Pakistan.
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What are the uses of tobacco in Pakistan?
Tobacco is used for making cigarettes, cigars, Hukka, inhaling wounds in the past, and as an antiseptic to control a disease of 'MINAN' in sheep.
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What are the tobacco-producing areas of Pakistan?
Tobacco-producing areas include Swabi, Charsadda, Mardan, Sahiwal, Malakand, Bonire, Nowshera, Vihari, Toba Teak Singh, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Okara, and Mianwali.
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What physical factors are necessary for the cultivation of tobacco?
Necessary physical factors include suitable temperature, suitable climate, reasonable amount of rain, and fertile soil.

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