PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2022
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
Dissemination of knowledge is of prime importance in the adoption of improved farm practices. Write a detailed note on modern approaches used in dissemination of agricultural information to stakeholders for enhancing farm productivity, marketing dynamics, and sustainability of the system.
(20 Marks)
Q.2
Quality of agricultural products is essential for local consumption and export. Discuss the measures required for safe food supply and compliance with WTO requirements in the food supply chain.
(20 Marks)
Q.3
Describe the main objectives and characteristics of agroforestry. What are the different agroforestry systems?
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.4
What are biofertilizers? Describe the research work being carried out in this field. Explain their importance in crop production and their major limitations. Also discuss recent advances in resource-efficient farming systems aimed at improving productivity through better crop, market, and production management.
(20 Marks)
Q.5
Food security is a major emerging challenge. Pakistan spends a large amount of foreign exchange on food imports. Discuss threats to food security and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges.
(20 Marks)
Q.6
Describe different approaches to food processing in Pakistan. Discuss major challenges, future prospects, and strategies for the food processing industry.
(20 Marks)
Q.7
Why is agro-biodiversity important? What role can the Forest Department play in biodiversity conservation? Discuss forest and land-use policies in Pakistan in detail.
(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
Define hybridization and describe its types with examples. Explain the significance of hybridization in plant breeding.
(20 Marks)
Q.2
Explain soil fertility problems in Pakistan. How does soil organic matter improve soil health and act as a catalyst?
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.3
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? Discuss important factors required for sustainable crop production and environmental protection.
(10 + 10 = 20 Marks)
Q.4
What are crop growth models? Discuss factors affecting crop growth models and explain how they help in mitigating climate change impacts in Pakistan.
(20 Marks)
Q.5
Discuss propagation methods for fruit and ornamental plant nurseries. Explain management and marketing strategies for establishing economically viable nursery businesses.
(20 Marks)
Q.6
Describe the role of molecular markers in marker-assisted breeding for crop improvement.
(20 Marks)
Q.7
Define polyploidy and describe its types. Explain its role in agriculture with examples of crop evolution.
(20 Marks)
Q.8
Write short notes on:
i. Mutation breeding
ii. Agricultural pollution
iii. Role of organic matter in agriculture
iv. Role of tissue culture in agriculture
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