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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BPS – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012.
Agriculture
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TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-I)…………30 MINUTES…………..…..MAXIMUM MARKS:20
(PART-II)…………2 Hours & 30 Minutes……..MAXIMUM MARKS:80
NOTE:
(i) First attempt Part-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 30 Minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I (MCQ)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the Answer Sheet. (20)
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PART – II
(i) PART-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.2 Define insect pest management. How can you suggest IPM strategy to control insect pests of cotton crop?
Q.3 What is agricultural mechanization? How can you reduce use of irrigation water through advanced irrigation techniques?
Q.4 Describe major management and breeding problems in:
a. Fruits b. Vegetables
Q.5 What is modern concept of genetics, gene and gene information? How knowledge of genetics can be used for improving per hectare yield of crops?
Q.6 Define Soil Erosion. Suggest ways and means to be adopted for soil conservation in the rainfed areas of Punjab
Q.7 Describe forestry and range management. Illustrate measures to overcome problems of deforestation in Pakistan
Q.8 Define and differentiate between any FOUR of the following
a. Pathogen and Disease
b. Parasite and Predator
c. Organic farming and tunnel cultivation
d. Soil texture and soil structure
e. Land reform and land tenure
f. Certified seed and basic seed
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