SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, HYDERABAD.
Combined Competitive Examination, 2020
Agriculture and Forestry.
Monday the 23rd November, 2020.
Time: 02:00 pm to 05: 00 pm Maximum marks. 100
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Question No. Marks
SECTION-I
Note: This Section carries Total 50 marks. Attempt any Three questions by selecting Two questions of 20 marks and 01 question of 10 marks
01 What is the significance of Agriculture in Pakistan? Which industries are Agriculture based and what is their role in providing employment and uplifting the economy of Pakistan? Describe also the major challenges to Agriculture and Agriculture based industries in Pakistan. 20
02 Climate change is a global issue. What is the relation between climate change, global warming and green house effect? How can climate change affect the Agriculture and Forest productivity in Pakistan? Which measures we should take for climate change mitigation? 20
03 Most part of Sindh Province is arid and Semi-arid. What is the concept of Dry Agriculture? Also describe the role of Dry Agriculture in the economy of the Province. 20
04 Differentiate between any Two of the following: 10
(i) Soil Structure V/s Soil texture. (ii) Soil fertility V/s Soil Productivity. (iii) Water logging V/s Salinity. (iv) Soil erosion V/s Soil Conservation.
05 Define any Two of the following terms: 10
(i) Ecosystem (ii) Soil Profile (iii) Shifting Cultivation (iv) Hybrid Seed
SECTION-II
Note: This Section carries Total 50 marks. Attempt any Three questions by selecting Two questions of 20 marks and 01 question of 10 marks
06 Describe the current status of Forests in Pakistan and compare it with other countries. Why forest area is very low and deforestation rate is very high in Pakistan? How sustainable supply of wood and wood products in future can be ensured for growing population in Pakistan? 20
07 Define plant diversity. Please discuss Forest plant diversity under natural habitats. 20
08 Explain concept and phenomenon of Desertification. Give examples of Two xerophytic tree species found in Sindh Province. 20
09 What is scope and importance of Forests, Rangelands and Wildlife in economy of Pakistan. 10
10 Write a comprehensive note on any Tow of the following: 10
(i) Agrosilvopastoral system. (ii) Grazing Systems (iii) Sustainable Forest Management. (iv) Kyoto Protocol. (v) Scrub Forests.
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