CSS Agriculture Past Paper 2006
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. No. 2. Support price of agricultural commodities generally favors enhancing crop production in the country. Despite this, we are lagging behind in average yields compared to technologically advanced countries. Discuss the reasons and suggest strategies to overcome this situation.
Q. No. 3. How do you visualize the present sugar crisis in the country? Elaborate on various aspects causing this scenario. Also, write down the production technology of sugar cane.
Q. No. 4. Genetic resources possess sufficient genetic potential to double crop productivity. Narrate their appropriate utilization for maximizing agricultural production through conventional breeding techniques and modern approaches to crop improvement.
Q. No. 5.
a. Discuss the biotic stresses affecting crop production and illustrate the role of IPM (Integrated Pest Management) to overcome these.
b. Write a comprehensive note on nutrient management for sustainable crop production in various zones of Pakistan.
Q. No. 6. The livestock sector has not been properly exploited to its full potential. What measures should be taken to meet the local demands for milk and meat and also to improve exports?
Q. No. 7. Write short notes on any four of the following:
a. Hybrid seed production
b. Greenhouse effect
c. Saline agriculture
d. Rust diseases of wheat
e. Role of organic matter in soil
f. Production of organic rice
Q. No. 8. Differentiate between any four of the following:
a. Biological and chemical control of crop pests
b. Photoperiodism and thermoperiodism
c. Vertical resistance and horizontal resistance against plant pathogens
d. Halophytes and xerophytes
e. Sericulture and silviculture
f. Linkage and crossing over
NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.