CSS Agriculture Past Paper 2012
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. Define Insect Pest Management. How can you suggest an IPM Strategy to control insect pests of the cotton crop?
Q.3. What is Agricultural Mechanization? How can you reduce the use of irrigation water through advanced irrigation techniques?
Q.4. Describe major management and breeding problems in:
(a) Fruits
(b) Vegetables
Q.5. What is the modern concept of genetics, genes, and gene function? How can knowledge of genetics be used for improving per hectare yield of crops?
Q.6. Define Soil Erosion. Suggest ways and means to be adopted for soil conservation in the rain-fed areas of Punjab.
Q.7. Describe Forestry and Range Management. Illustrate measures to overcome the growing problems of deforestation in Pakistan.
Q.8. Define and differentiate between any four of the following:
(a) Pathogen and Disease
(b) Parasite and Predator
(c) Organic Farming and Tunnel Cultivation
(d) Soil Texture and Soil Structure
(e) Land Reform and Land Tenure
(f) Certified Seed and Basic Seed
NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.