BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION 2021
FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER /
SECTION OFFICER (B-17) IN THE SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
AGRICULTURE
July 07, 2021
Total Marks: 150
Time Allowed: 03 Hours
NOTE:
- Attempt any five questions; all questions carry equal marks.
- All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
iii. Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
- No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
- Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q No. 1 Define the term growth in plants. How it differs from the development. Illustrate the stages of plant development of any legume crop. (30)
Q No. 2 Explain the production cost of a crop grown in Pakistan. Which steps are important to be taken in consideration for production cost estimation of a wheat crop? (30)
Q No. 3 Define photosynthesis. How photosynthesis differs within a C3 and C4 plants. (30)
Q No. 4 Explain the term biodiversity. What is its significance in agriculture? Elaborate the mechanism of biodiversity in crops in relation to climate change. (30)
Q No. 5 Explain production technology in rainfed area. Which steps do you suggest to be taken for improvement in Balochistan? (30)
Q No. 6 Explain the term open pollinated variety (OPV). How it differs from a synthetic variety. Why is hybrid considered superior over an OPV variety in the world? (30)
Q No. 7 What are the main differences between mineral and nutrient? How many elements are essential for plant growth? Explain any one in details. (30)
Q No. 8 List the major challenges faced by Agriculture in Pakistan. Which steps do you suggest to take to overcome these challenges? (30)
Q No. 9 Prioritized the yield contributing traits of any cereal crop? Classify the primary and secondary yield contributing traits of the maize crop. Elaborate how it affects grain yield. (30)
Q No. 10 Write short note on any 5 of the followings: (6×5)
(a) Acidic soil
(b) Agriculture Cooperation
(c ) Greenhouse gases (GHG)
(d) Green house effects
(e) Primary tillage
(f) Secondary tillage
(g) Integrated pest management
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