For Recruitment to the Posts of Provincial Management Service (PMS)
SUBJECT: Agriculture (Paper-1)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.1
Describe various types of air pollutants, their sources, and environmental risks associated with them. Also suggest measures to reduce environmental pollution. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.2
Describe the role of rhizobia in symbiotic nitrogen (N₂) fixation in legumes. Also explain the factors affecting biological nitrogen fixation. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.3
Describe the features of different agro-ecological zones of Pakistan with respect to physiography, climate, soil, and land use. (20 Marks)
Q.4
Elaborate weed–crop interference mechanisms. Describe losses caused by weeds and explain the Integrated Weed Management system. (5 + 5 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.5
Discuss the role of the food industry in value addition of agricultural products. Also explain problems of food contamination/adulteration in Pakistan and suggest control measures. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.6
Explain soil, crop, and land management factors influencing soil fertility and crop nutrition. Describe the Integrated Nutrient Management system. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.7
Write in detail the importance of the Indus Basin Irrigation System in the development of agriculture in Pakistan. Also highlight vulnerabilities and threats due to climate change. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.8
Explain the contribution of the agriculture sector to Pakistan’s national economy. What role can Information Technology play in boosting agriculture’s share in GDP? (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
SUBJECT: Agriculture (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.1
What are the molecular bases of the genetic code? Discuss the mechanism of gene expression in plant cells in detail. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.2
Write a detailed note on the potential of oilseed crop cultivation in Pakistan and its role in improving the national economy. (20 Marks)
Q.3
Describe factors affecting plant disease epidemiology. Discuss various methods of plant disease control and management. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.4
Discuss different ways of virus transmission in plants. What strategies can be used to prevent and control viral diseases in plants? (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.5
Discuss the role of agricultural biotechnology in crop improvement. What is the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops on biodiversity? (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.6
Define mutation. Explain how mutation plays a role in plant breeding with a suitable example. (5 + 15 = 20 Marks)
Q.7
Name important sucking and chewing insect pests of cotton. Explain the life cycle, mode of action, and control measures of any one pest. (10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.8 (Short Notes)
Write short notes on the following:
i. Tissue culture technology ii. Sericulture industry iii. In-built genetic resistance in plants iv. Plant parasitic nematodes
