FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN B.P.S. – 17,
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1991
Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Note: Attempt Six questions including Question No. 9, which is compulsory.
1 What do you understand by environmental degradation? What are the causes? How would you plan for countering the situation in an area?
2 Maintenance of biodiversity is perceived as a global requirement. Why should it be so? Discuss in detail.
3 In forestry mixed crops are considered more beneficial than pure crop. Why is it so0? Discuss the merits and demerits and give examples.
4 Based on information available to you about the rangelands in Pakistan state and discuss a workable range management strategy that you would recommended to mitigate the situation. Give reasons.
5 How can the forested area in Pakistan be increased? Prepare a brief plan with a set of recommendations for the government and justify your recommendations.
6 Write an essay on “Reforestation on Arid and Semiarid areas” with special reference to Pakistan.
7 Why is a management plan needed in Forestry? What are the main considerations that you would keep in mind in the preparation of a plan for a small watershed?
8 What is the role of forestry in combating desertification? Give examples. What different methods have been adopted to control desertification in Pakistan?
9 Write short notes on the following: (i) Mimicry (i) Multipurpose trees (ii) Ecosystem (iv) Taungya (v) Intercropping