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Agriculture

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This paper Agriculture · all yearsQ. 2 · Price control mechanism of some…Q. 3 · Biotic stresses are the matter…Q. 4 · Discuss the causes of soil…Q. 5 · Narrate the modern techniques of…Q. 6 · Agricultural research has significantly enhanced…Q. 7 · Write short notes on ANY…Q. 8 · Differentiate between the following (ANY…With this paperPart-I MCQs20← 20092011 →
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Q. 2

Price control mechanism of some major agricultural commodities has failed in the country in the near past. Identify the main bottlenecks and suggest necessary measures to strengthen the existing marketing system.

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Q. 3

Biotic stresses are the matter of great concern in agricultural crop production. Give a comprehensive approach of various pathways to protect the crops from these threats.

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Q. 4

Discuss the causes of soil salinity and water logging in irrigated agriculture. Suggest appropriate recommendations to reclaim saline sodic soils.

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Q. 5

Narrate the modern techniques of genetics regarding crop improvement. Discuss the prospects of new technologies to have the possibilities of another green revolution.

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Q. 6

Agricultural research has significantly enhanced the productivity of all field crops in Pakistan except the oilseeds. Narrate the main shortfalls and discuss the role of various institutions/agencies working on these lines.

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Q. 7

Write short notes on ANY FOUR of the following:

  1. (a)Challenges in livestock management [5]
  2. (b)Genetic resources and their conservation [5]
  3. (c)Organic crop production [5]
  4. (d)Potential of horticulture sector as an industry [5]
  5. (e)Range management in Pakistan [5]
  6. (f)Foot and mouth disease [5]
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Q. 8

Differentiate between the following (ANY FOUR):

  1. (a)Gram blight and Gram wilt [5]
  2. (b)C3 and C4 plants [5]
  3. (c)Biological nitrogen fixation and nitrification [5]
  4. (d)Silviculture and sericulture [5]
  5. (e)Respiration and transpiration [5]
  6. (f)Basic seed and certified seed [5]
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