CSS Agriculture & Forestry Past Paper 2023
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-A
Q. No. 2
Rural development has offered more scope under the urbanization trend in Pakistan. Discuss the current scenario, issues, steps taken in the past, and your vision for the paradigm change in rural development.
Q. No. 3
Integrated agriculture is an approach for the sustainability of resources, profitability of farmers, and economic growth of the country. Discuss the issues and solutions for the adoption of integrated agriculture in Pakistan.
Q. No. 4
Give an overview of rainfed agriculture in Pakistan. Discuss the issues, opportunities, and give an insight into the actions required to realize the full potential of these areas to contribute to the overall performance of agriculture in Pakistan.
Q. No. 5
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Agricultural practices to slow down climate change
(b) GMO and consequences
(c) Precision agriculture
(d) Failure of cotton crop in Pakistan
SECTION-B
Q. No. 6
Discuss the degradation of old forests and the values of newly developed rangelands in Pakistan. Also, describe your vision to conceive climate-smart policies for forest sustainability.
Q. No. 7
Rangelands have a considerable role in the agricultural economy of Pakistan. Explain different ways and means for the integrated management of rangelands and livestock production, keeping in view climate change in Pakistan.
Q. No. 8
Write short notes on any four of the following:
(i) Laws of forests and wildlife in Pakistan
(ii) Land reforms and their impact on agroforestry
(iii) Wood-based industries in Pakistan
(iv) Social forestry and its value
(v) Issues relating to Shesham and Eucalyptus
(vi) Watershed management
NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.