PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024
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 predominantly an arid to semi-arid country. What are the major challenges and strategies for successful dryland crop production in Pakistan?
Q.2
What are the basic concepts of evaluation in agricultural extension? List the major considerations of evaluation and explain how different agricultural extension methods are evaluated.
Q.3
What is the impact of climate change on biodiversity and food security? Discuss major threats to biodiversity and explain how conservation affects plant and animal diversity in a habitat.
Q.4
Rapid population growth is increasing pressure on natural resources for food production. Explain recent water management interventions for improving water use efficiency in agriculture.
Q.5
Street-vended foods are widely consumed in Pakistan but are a major source of food-borne illnesses.
List food contamination mechanisms and suggest preventive measures to ensure food safety. Draw a hierarchy of regulation for controlling contaminants and natural toxicants.
Q.6
Modern scientific, economic, and social development is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence and information technology. Discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI in enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability in Pakistan.
Q.7
How can the WTO regime help in protecting the economy of developing countries? Discuss the implications of WTO protocols on agricultural trade with special reference to Pakistan’s agriculture sector.
Q.8
Agroforestry practices help conserve and improve soil quality. Describe the steps and components involved in the decision-making process for establishing a successful agroforestry system.
SUBJECT: Agriculture (Paper-II)
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Attempt FIVE questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English.
Q.1
Describe the chemical composition of hereditary material in a cell. Explain three main differences between DNA and RNA.
Q.2
Define biotechnology and agro-biotechnology. Write in detail the scope of biotechnology in crop improvement.
Q.3
What is the quaternary industry? Can the food industry improve the economic condition of a common man? Write a brief note on apiculture, sericulture, and lac culture.
Q.4
What are plant viruses? Describe their modes of transmission and explain different strategies for their control.
Q.5
Write short notes on the following:
i. Micropropagation
ii. Anther culture
iii. Somatic hybridization
iv. Protoplast culture
Q.6
Describe the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil.
Q.7
Write short notes on the following:
i. Agro-biotechnology in the 21st century
ii. Hybridization techniques and procedures
iii. Gene cloning in plant breeding
iv. Role of oilseed crops in agriculture
Q.8
Explain the physiological requirements and problems for successful cultivation of mushrooms. Describe their nutritional value and suggest remedial measures for controlling mushroom poisoning.
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