Soil Science Mcqs for Preparation

Generally speaking, only level to nearly level (0-2 % slope) & gently sloping lands (2-5 % slope) should be:

A. brought under range crops
B. Forests
C. Both a & b
D. None of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman

calcium is immobile in plants. Therefore, under conditions of deficiency, young tissue is affected first. calcium deficiency symptoms are:

A. Death of terminal buds; roots tips also affected
B. Abnormal dark green appearance of foliage
C. Premature shedding of blossoms & buds & weakened stem
D. All of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman

Potassium plays a significant role in the transport of water & nutrients through the plant in the xylem. When the supply of K is reduced, the transportation of ___________________ is depressed:

A. Nitrates, Phosphates
B. Calcium, magnesium
C. Amino acids
D. All of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman

The solid wastes generated in Pakistan are about: ___________?

A. 47,920 tonnes/day
B. 65, 772 tonnes/day
C. 12250 tonnes/day
D. All of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman

Almost one third of the land area through out the world is affected by land degradation. Pakistan’s agriculture sector though facilitates employment to >65% but is facing challenges from:

A. Erosion
B. Salinity
C. Waterlogging
D. All of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman

Term forest is derived from: ___________?

A. English word
B. French word
C. Latin word
D. None of the above

Submitted by: Shafiq-ur-Rehman