Federal Public Service Commission
CSS Botany Past Paper 2022
Optional · 80 marks · three hours
Original FPSC paper
DownloadInstructions specific to this paper
- Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
Questions
- Q. 220 marks
Explain different types of algae based on cell structure, nature of the pigments and the types of reserve food materials.
- Q. 320 marks
Discuss the economic importance and distribution of gymnosperms in Pakistan.
- Q. 420 marks
Describe the pollination mechanisms in angiosperms.
- Q. 520 marks
Shed light on the important rules of botanical nomenclature.
- Q. 620 marks
Explain the role of different plant hormones from seed germination to fruit ripening.
- Q. 720 marks
What are the adverse effects and control measures of aquatic and terrestrial pollution? Explain.
- Q. 820 marks
Write notes on any TWO of the followings: (10 each) (a) Causes and mechanism of cell senescence (b) Importance of genetic engineering (c) Divergent Evolution
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.
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