CSS Agriculture Past Paper 2011
PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2. Describe the canal irrigation system of Pakistan. What are the main causes of the shortage of irrigation water for rabi crops? Give suggestions to improve the availability of water during peak periods of requirement.
Q.3. Why is the indiscriminate use of pesticides being discouraged? Suggest steps for the implementation of pesticide laws in the country.
Q.4. Discuss the role of forests in the environment and climate change perspective. What are the reasons for deforestation in Pakistan? Suggest measures to improve the situation.
Q.5. Discuss the impact of land reforms and the law of inheritance on agriculture in Pakistan. Are you in favor of more land reforms or supporting corporate farming? Give reasons.
Q.6. What is the scope of modern dairy farming in Pakistan? How can meat and milk requirements of the people be fulfilled? Suggest a viable and comprehensive plan of work.
Q.7. Explain the reasons for low crop yields in Pakistan as compared with neighboring countries. Why has Pakistan not achieved self-sufficiency in edible oil, pulses, and sugar? Suggest measures to improve the situation.
Q.8. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
(a) Tunnel Farming
(b) Crop Rotation
(c) Soil Reclamation
(d) Mango Malformation
(e) Compost
(f) Herbicide Resistance
NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.