The CSS Agriculture & Forestry Paper 2026 is an optional paper that examines a candidate’s understanding of agricultural systems, crop production, soil science, water management, forestry practices, and sustainable resource use. The paper reflects the growing importance of food security, climate resilience, and environmental conservation in Pakistan’s policy landscape.
It assesses not only theoretical knowledge but also the ability to connect scientific concepts with practical challenges such as low productivity, deforestation, land degradation, and rural development. Overall, the paper requires analytical thinking, applied understanding, and a clear grasp of how agriculture and forestry contribute to national economic growth and ecological sustainability.
CSS Agriculture & Forestry Past Paper 2026
SECTION-A
Q2. Pakistan’s economy is agro-based, and agricultural resources are limited; integration of these resources is indispensable for enhancing growers’ profit as well as boosting the national economy. What are the key issues in this regard? Suggest suitable options for the adoption of integrated agriculture in Pakistan.
Q3. In Pakistan, the livestock, fisheries, and cotton industries are facing serious issues. Critically analyze these issues and suggest remedial measures to overcome these issues, keeping in view the interests of all stakeholders and government policies.
Q4. Overall, organic matter is low in our soils. Farmers apply inorganic fertilizers for the crops; however, inorganic fertilizers’ efficiency is low under our existing cropping systems and environmental conditions. Integrated plant nutrient management might be a good option. How can inorganic fertilizers be enhanced? Waste from agro-based industries might be an option as an alternate source of crop plant nutrients?
Q5. Being an edible oil-deficient country, Pakistan has to spend a lot of foreign exchange for importing edible oil every year. Discuss causes of low oilseed productivity. Suggest an integrated strategy by integrating the stakeholders like farmers, agricultural scientists, industry, and the Government for improving the present situation by bridging the yield-gap and decreasing the import bill.
SECTION-B
Q6. Discuss the current situation and role of wildlife in Pakistan. Suggest strategies to improve forest-based wildlife.
Q7. Fodder is an essential nutrient for livestock in Pakistan. But its availability is not guaranteed in the desired quantity throughout the year on a sustained basis, even though Pakistan has many rangelands. Suggest measures to improve the rangelands on scientific principles for the availability of fodder for livestock on a sustained basis.
Q8. Write short notes on the following:
- Principles of Forestry
- Laws of forest and wildlife in Pakistan
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