Basics of Agriculture
Define the term "cash crop."
A crop grown to sell for money.
one acre = approximately ______ square yards.
4000-5000 square yards (Exactly 4840 Square Yards)
What are the benefits of livestock farming other than meat and eggs?
meat/ raw material/ manure
Name one cash crop grown in Pakistan that is exported.
cotton, tobacco
How does the UNO promote soil conservation?
By raising awareness about its importance.
What is the meaning of yield?
an amount produced of an agricultural product.
"the wheat crop yield was poor"
What is the meaning of hydroponic and aeroponic method of farming?
cultivation done without using soil.
What is the raw material obtained from livestock used to make?
Leather goods like shoes, bags, jackets, etc.
Name one country where Pakistan's rice is exported.
UAE, China, UK, Saudia Arabia
What is the meaning of irrigation?
supplying water to crops
What is the primary function of fertilizers in farming?
To provide nutrients to plants
Suggest one way farmers can improve soil health naturally.
By adding manure (cowdung)
How do poultry benefit subsistence farmers?
They provide eggs and meat.
Why do small-scale farmers remain poor despite hard work?
They face issues like pests, low prices, lack of water, and government control of prices.
36. How does commercial farming contribute to the economy of a country?
It creates jobs, increases GDP of a country
How do cash crop farmers ensure consistent irrigation?
They use tube wells or irrigation canals
How can small-scale farmers in Sindh increase their income without expanding land?
By growing high-value crops (which sell on high price)
Small scale farmers use animals for transport like bulls, buffaloes, horses and __________.
donkeys
What is one benefit of exporting agricultural products?
It earns foreign currency.
Name one drawback of using chemical fertilizers.
They harm the soil and water over time.
Soil is important because it provides minerals, nutrients and water to plants. Tell one more of its important functions.
It anchors the plant (holds it firmly)
\Which crop yield increased the most in Pakistan from 1950-2017?
Wheat
Name one use of cattle on small-scale farms in Sindh.
They are used to pull ploughs in the fields.
Name one reason commercial farming generates more income than subsistence farming.
It uses modern methods and sells in large quantities.
What factors lead to soil degradation on small-scale farms?
Overgrazing of land, overuse of chemicals, lack of fertilizers.