FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN B.P.S. – 17,
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1990
Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Note: Answer any FIVE questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
1 What is the extent of arid and semi-arid area in Pakistan? What are the causes of degradation in such lands? What measures do you suggest to bring back the green vegetal cover?
2 “Proper watershed management is so essential to preserve the agricultural economy of Pakistan”. Analyse this statement to bring out the importance of well-managed water-sheds.
3 Development of modern infrastructure has resulted in depletion of the forest wealth of Pakistan. Suggest ways and means to improve the productive forest area of Pakistan.
4 How many different forest types are available in Pakistan? Discuss their management for sustained production.
5 What do you understand from the term Social Forestry? It is being practiced in Pakistan? Discuss its role in bridging the gap between supply and demand.
6 What is a Forest Ecosystem? How a perfect system can supply the requisite goods and services without damaging the bio-diversity.
7. What are the major causes of deterioration of range lands in Pakistan? Suggest suitable measures to improve the present poor production.
8 Write short note on any FIVE of the following: (i) Retrogression (ii) Wildlife Habitat (iii) Nitrogen fixing trees (iv) Silviculture (v) Yield tables (vi) Regression equation (vii) Randomised Block Design (vii) Provenances