Explanation

Major Kharif Crops

1. Rice
2. Sugarcane
3. Cotton
4. Maize
5. Bajra
6. Jowar

• Start: April – June
• End: September – October

• Sowing: October – December
• Harvesting: March – May

Last verified on 27-01-2026

Explanation

• Wheat is the major and staple crop of Pakistan.
• It is the most widely grown food grain in the country.
• Wheat is mainly grown in Punjab and Sindh provinces.
• It is used to make flour (atta), a basic food in Pakistan.
• Wheat season: Rabi crop (winter season).

Last verified on 01-06-2026

Explanation

• Rice is a major cash crop of Pakistan, especially in Punjab.
• High-quality rice (like Basmati) grows best in fertile plains with good water supply.
• In Punjab, the northeastern districts (Sialkot–Gujranwala–Sheikhupura) are most suitable for premium rice cultivation.
• These areas have fertile soil and canal irrigation system.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Rice requires high temperature and plenty of water.
• Hot and humid climate supports its growth.
• It needs standing water in fields during cultivation.
• In Pakistan, major rice-growing areas have such climate.
• This climate ensures better yield and crop development.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Irrigation efficiency depends on proper water delivery.
• In open canal systems, water is often lost through seepage.
• Seepage means water slowly goes into the ground before reaching fields.
• This reduces available water for crops.
• It is a major issue in canal-based irrigation systems.

Last verified on 25-05-2026

Explanation

• Rabi crops are sown in winter (October–December) and harvested in spring (March–April).
• Wheat is the major Rabi crop, especially in Pakistan and India.

Additional information:

• Kharif crops are sown in summer (April–June) and harvested in autumn (September–October).
• Rice is the major Kharif crop, grown during the monsoon season.

Last verified on 24-05-2026

Explanation

• Irrigation efficiency is mainly reduced due to water loss during transport in canals.
• These losses occur through seepage, evaporation, and leakage.
• As a result, less water reaches the fields.

Last verified on 23-05-2026

Explanation

• Agriculture remains a key contributor to Pakistan’s economy.
• It directly contributes close to 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Last verified on 03-02-2026

Explanation

• China is Pakistan’s largest trade partner.
• Trade between Pakistan and China increased significantly after CPEC (2015).
• Both countries signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2006.
• This partnership plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and infrastructure development.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Irrigation efficiency in Pakistan is mainly reduced due to seepage and evaporation losses.
• Water is lost while moving through unlined canals and hot dry climate conditions.
• This reduces the amount of water reaching farms.
• It is a major issue in Pakistan’s irrigation system.

Last verified on 13-05-2026