CSS Forestry Past Paper 1997

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q. No. 2. What is meant by agroforestry? How does it support sustained irrigated agriculture in the semi-arid subtropical climate of Pakistan?

Q. No. 3. What are, in your opinion, the essentials of a good forest policy? Give a gross evaluation of Pakistan’s current forest policy.

Q. No. 4. Describe the essentials of a generalized wildlife habitat. What changes will you propose in the Cholistan Desert for developing it into a good wildlife habitat?

Q. No. 5. Pothohar Plateau of Northern Punjab is frequently described as the potential meat basket of Pakistan. How can we practically convert it into such a basket under the prevailing socio-economic setup?

Q. No. 6. Why is planning so vital in forestry in particular? Give outlines of a good forest management plan.

Q. No. 7. Characterize the watersheds of Lake Mangla. Discuss how far classical management practices are applicable and effective here under current socio-economic and politico-administrative conditions.

Q. No. 8. Discuss major strategic measures for overcoming timber deficiency in Pakistan. Identify the real driving forces that will lead to self-sufficiency in this sector.

NOTE: Before 2016 Agriculture & Forestry were Two Different Papers.