Agriculture and Food Security

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1. What is food security?

A) Availability of food in markets

B) Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for a healthy life ✅

C) Eating three meals a day

D) High food prices


2. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of food security?

A) Food availability

B) Food access

C) Food utilization

D) Food decoration✅


3. Which organization monitors global food security?

A) World Health Organization (WHO)

B) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)✅

C) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)


4. Which sector is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy?

A) IT sector

B) Agriculture sector✅

C) Banking sector

D) Tourism sector


5. The Green Revolution aimed to:

A) Reduce industrial pollution

B) Increase agricultural production through new technology✅

C) Decrease urban population

D) Promote organic farming only


6. What is the major cause of food insecurity in Pakistan?

A) Overproduction of food

B) Lack of storage facilities and wastage✅

C) Surplus water resources

D) Low population growth


7. Which of the following is a staple food crop in Pakistan?

A) Wheat✅

B) Coffee

C) Tea

D) Cocoa


8. What is the impact of climate change on food security?

A) Improved crop yields

B) Increased food production

C) Reduced agricultural productivity and food shortages✅

D) No effect on food security


9. What percentage of Pakistan’s workforce is engaged in agriculture?

A) 10%

B) 20%

C) 38%✅

D) 60%


10. What is the role of biotechnology in food security?

A) Reducing food production

B) Increasing crop yield and resistance to pests✅

C) Eliminating the need for farming

D) Making food more expensive



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