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FPSC · CSS 2022

Agriculture & Forestry

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions
This paper Agriculture & Forestry · all yearsQ. 2 · What is Integrated Plant Nutrient…Q. 3 · Describe present Cotton scenario, causes…Q. 4 · What factors influence seed germination?…Q. 5 · Write notes on:Q. 6 · Discuss objectives and basis of…Q. 7 · Describe role of agro-forestry in…Q. 8 · Write notes on:With this paper← 20202024 →
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Section A

Q. 2

What is Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM)? How chemical fertilizers efficiency can be improved?. How agro-industries waste (sugar, cotton & fruits) can be best utilized as plant nutrient?

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Q. 3

Describe present Cotton scenario, causes of low production during last five years and challenges ahead. How past glory of cotton production can be achieved?

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Q. 4

What factors influence seed germination? How seed viability is affected during storage? What is informal seed sector? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of informal seed sector.

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Q. 5

Write notes on:

  1. (a)Potential and issues of small dams constructed in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas of Pakistan. [10]
  2. (b)Advantages and disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). [10]
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Section B

Q. 6

Discuss objectives and basis of conventional forest classification in Pakistan. Describe the distribution of forests in Pakistan.

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Q. 7

Describe role of agro-forestry in forage scarcity mitigation for livestock. How different range areas have played their roles in livestock raring?

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Q. 8

Write notes on:

  1. (a)Principles of forestry. [10]
  2. (b)Silvicultural systems. [10]
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