CSS Agriculture Forestry Past Paper 2023

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II by selecting TWO questions from EACH
• Laws of forests and wildlife in Pakistan.
• Land reforms and its impact on agroforestry.
• Wood based industries in Pakistan.
• Social forestry and its value.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Rural development has offered more scope under the urbanization trend in Pakistan. Discuss on the current scenario, issues, steps taken in past and your vision for the paradigm change in rural development.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Integrated agriculture is an approach for sustainability of resources, profitability of farmers and economic growth of the country. Discuss the issues and solutions for the adoption of integrated agriculture in Pakistan.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Give an overview of rainfed agriculture in Pakistan. Discuss the issues, opportunities and give an insight into the actions required in order to realize the full potential of these areas to contribute in overall performance of agriculture in Pakistan.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Write short notes on the following: (5-Each) (a) Agricultural practices to slow down the climate change (b) GMO and consequences (c) Precision agriculture (d) Failure of cotton crop in Pakistan

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss on the degradation of old forests and values of the newly developed rangelands in Pakistan. Also describe your vision to conceive climate smart polices for forests sustainability.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Rangelands have considerable role in agricultural economy of Pakistan. Explain different ways and means for integrated management of rangelands and livestock production keeping in view the climate change in Pakistan.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any four of the following: (5-Each) (i) Laws of forests and wildlife in Pakistan. (ii) Land reforms and its impact on agroforestry. (iii) Wood based industries in Pakistan. (iv) Social forestry and its value. (v) Issues relating to Shesham and Eucalyptus (vi) Watershed management

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question 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.