PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2020
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
Pakistan is blessed with land, perennial rivers, four seasons, biologically diverse natural resources, and an enormous workforce. Explain the causes of inefficient and irrational utilization of these resources in our system. Also recommend appropriate measures for efficient and sustainable utilization to increase agricultural productivity and stabilize the economy.
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.2
Describe types of damages caused by weeds. Explain the impact of chemical weed control on the environment, animals, and human health. Also describe the Integrated Weed Management system.
(5 + 6 + 9 = 20 Marks)
Q.3
Agricultural extension services can play a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity, improving food security, and rural livelihoods. Discuss the statement and suggest steps to improve extension services in Punjab.
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.4
Pakistan’s agriculture depends heavily on the Indus Basin Irrigation System. Discuss challenges of water scarcity and over-exploitation under climate change. Also suggest short-term and long-term solutions.
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.5
(a) Food wastage of fruits and vegetables occurs due to lack of processing facilities. How can agro-food processing be improved to reduce wastage and increase exports?
(b) What are the types of food contamination? How can it be identified and prevented?
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.6
Discuss major problems faced by stakeholders in the agriculture sector of Pakistan. Suggest measures to resolve these problems.
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.7
Explain the role of Information Technology (IT) in agriculture at global level. What are the advantages of Precision Agriculture? Suggest ways for farmers to benefit from IT.
(6 + 6 + 8 = 20 Marks)
Q.8
Pakistan, especially Punjab, has limited forest resources. Explain the importance of agroforestry and factors affecting it. Suggest measures for its promotion.
(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 types of waterlogged soils? Explain factors responsible for their formation and suggest control strategies.
(20 Marks)
Q.2
Describe symptoms of bacterial and viral plant diseases. Explain their principles of control in detail.
(20 Marks)
Q.3
Define soil organic matter. Explain its sources, composition, decomposition, and role in improving soil fertility.
(20 Marks)
Q.4
What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss factors important for sustainable crop production under INM.
(20 Marks)
Q.5
Canola is an important oilseed crop. Discuss factors affecting its quality including erucic acid and glucosinolate content.
(20 Marks)
Q.6
Explain tissue culture techniques used to overcome limitations of conventional plant breeding.
(20 Marks)
Q.7
Discuss major management problems of fruit crops in Pakistan. What propagation methods can improve fruit quality?
(20 Marks)
Q.8 (Short Notes)
Write short notes on the following:
i. Breeding methods for self, cross, and asexually propagated crops
ii. Control of soil erosion
iii. Salt-affected soils
iv. Major insect pests of sugarcane
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