BALOCHISTAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17
AGRICULTURE
Total Marks: 150 Saturday, February 14, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1. What are the various water sources of Balochistan? Briefly describe which resource is sustainable for Agriculture growth.
Q-2. What are the various constraint for decreasing the per acre yield of fruits, vegetables and field crops in Balochistan? Please elaborate.
Q-3. Please indicate the major areas of Pomegranate cultivation in Balochistan and discuss the factors responsible for cracking and splitting of Pomegranate fruits.
Q-4. Define Fertigation. Enumerate the concept of fertigation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Q-5. Please differentiate between any “Five” of the following:
(i) Organic and Inorganic Manuring.
(ii) Inter Culturing and Inter Cropping.
(iii) Field Capacity and Permanent Wilting Point.
(iv) Annuals and Biennials Crops.
(v) Soil Texture and Soil Structure.
(vi) Pome Fruits and Soft Fruits.
(vii) Pesticides and Weedicides.
(viii) Fibre Crops and Cereal Crops.
(ix) Flood Irrigation and Trickle Irrigation.
(x) Photosynthesis and Respiration.
Q-6. What is meant by Organic Farming? What are the organic sources in the province? Highlight the extent of organic farming in Balochistan.
Q-7. What is Agro Forestry? Discuss briefly the beneficial impacts the forest trees have on water harvesting and soil conservation.
Q-8. Discuss the role of biotechnology for sustainable development of agriculture. Briefly describe the scope and importance of biotechnology in agriculture crops.
Q-9. Define post harvest technology. The post harvest losses in fruits and vegetables in Balochistan are estimated 40 to 50 percent. What practices should be taken to minimize such huge losses? Discuss briefly.
Q-10. Write short notes on any Five of the following:
(i) Integrated Pest Management.
(ii) Fibre Producing Crops.
(iii) Micro-Nutrients.
(iv) Agronomic Practices.
(v) Soil Profile.
(vi) Wind Erosion – its importance and control.
(vii) Benefits of Crop Diversification.
(viii) Water use efficiency.
(ix) Benefits of Green Manuring.
(x) Alternate bearing in Fruit Crops.
Good Luck
Samungli Road, Quetta Cantt.
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST(s) OF BCS (EB) OFFICER B-17 / SECTION OFFICER B-17
AGRICULTURE
Total Marks: 150 Saturday, February 14, 2009 Time Allowed: 03 Hours
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q-1. What are the various water sources of Balochistan? Briefly describe which resource is sustainable for Agriculture growth.
Q-2. What are the various constraint for decreasing the per acre yield of fruits, vegetables and field crops in Balochistan? Please elaborate.
Q-3. Please indicate the major areas of Pomegranate cultivation in Balochistan and discuss the factors responsible for cracking and splitting of Pomegranate fruits.
Q-4. Define Fertigation. Enumerate the concept of fertigation and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Q-5. Please differentiate between any “Five” of the following:
(i) Organic and Inorganic Manuring.
(ii) Inter Culturing and Inter Cropping.
(iii) Field Capacity and Permanent Wilting Point.
(iv) Annuals and Biennials Crops.
(v) Soil Texture and Soil Structure.
(vi) Pome Fruits and Soft Fruits.
(vii) Pesticides and Weedicides.
(viii) Fibre Crops and Cereal Crops.
(ix) Flood Irrigation and Trickle Irrigation.
(x) Photosynthesis and Respiration.
Q-6. What is meant by Organic Farming? What are the organic sources in the province? Highlight the extent of organic farming in Balochistan.
Q-7. What is Agro Forestry? Discuss briefly the beneficial impacts the forest trees have on water harvesting and soil conservation.
Q-8. Discuss the role of biotechnology for sustainable development of agriculture. Briefly describe the scope and importance of biotechnology in agriculture crops.
Q-9. Define post harvest technology. The post harvest losses in fruits and vegetables in Balochistan are estimated 40 to 50 percent. What practices should be taken to minimize such huge losses? Discuss briefly.
Q-10. Write short notes on any Five of the following:
(i) Integrated Pest Management.
(ii) Fibre Producing Crops.
(iii) Micro-Nutrients.
(iv) Agronomic Practices.
(v) Soil Profile.
(vi) Wind Erosion – its importance and control.
(vii) Benefits of Crop Diversification.
(viii) Water use efficiency.
(ix) Benefits of Green Manuring.
(x) Alternate bearing in Fruit Crops.
Good Luck
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