CSS 2024 Agriculture & Forestry Past Paper

Paper details

Examination

CSS

Year

2024

Subject

Agriculture & Forestry

Paper

Single Paper

Subject type

Optional

Mode

Subjective

Questions recorded from this paper

These 7 question wordings are transcribed from CSS Vista’s structured Agriculture & Forestry past-paper record for CSS 2024.

1. Q6 · WaterHow can integrated watershed management address the competing demands for (20) water in agriculture, industry, and domestic use? Analyze the impact of deforestation on watershed health and water availability. How can we integrate science and community engagement in watershed management?
2. Q3 · EnvironmentalExamine the distinctions between organic farming and conventional farming (20) practices. Analyze the merits and drawbacks of each method. Evaluate factors such as environmental impact, yield, and soil health to provide a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and disadvantages associated with both approaches. Which would you recommend in Pakistan’s perspective?
3. Q4 · Analytical overview: issues and strategies for improvement of crop managementAssess the impact of climate change on Pakistan's agriculture, particularly its effects (20) on crop patterns and yields. Provide an analytical overview of current practices and propose strategies to make crop management more resilient to climate change, considering adaptation and mitigation measures.
4. Q7 · Challenges in Pakistan’s Agriculture: Present scenario and future prospectsHow effectively does the Pakistan Forest Policy integrate with the provisions (20) outlined in the Pakistan Forest Act? Provide specific examples that how the policy's strategic goals are translated into actionable legal measures within the act. Discuss any areas where alignment may be strengthened or improved for more coherent forest governance.
5. Q2 · Genetic Improvement for Crop Production: GMO crops, Seed productionExplore the present situation of oilseed crops in Pakistan and identify potential (20) factors contributing to the insufficient production of edible oil. Propose remedial measures aimed at enhancing this situation.
6. Q5 · Range management and utilizationWrite short notes on the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources (b) Integrated nutrient management
7. Q8 · National forest laws and policies at national level, biodiversity & environmentWrite short notes on the following: (10 each) (20) (a) Potential of Ecotourism in Pakistan (b) Biodiversity

Topic-wise Agriculture & Forestry past-paper analysis.