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Indian Forest Service (Main) JBNV-U-FSTY
Examination, 2024
FORESTRY
Paper - I
Time Allowed : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 200
Question Paper Specific Instructions
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting
questions :
There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are
to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order. Unless struck off, attempt of a
question shall be counted even if attempted partly. Any page or portion of the page left
blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
All questions carry equal marks. The number of marks carried by a question/part is
indicated against it.
Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
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SECTION A
౧1. (a) Elucidate the phenology, silvicultural characters and artificial
regeneration of Bamboos. 8
(0) Briefly summarize the characteristic features of cold arid forest
vegetation. Discuss their mechanism of survival under extreme cold
temperatures. 6
(6) Give four examples of tree species for each of the following methods by
which their flowers are pollinated : 8
(i) | Anemophily
(ii) Zoophily
(111) Entomophily
(iv) | Hydrophily
(0) | Write in detail the distribution and importance of Prosopis juliflora and
Emblica officinalis. 8
(e) What is conversion in silvicultural systems ? Explain with two
examples. 8
Q2. (a) Describe the following : 15
(i) Regeneration Felling
Gi) Felling Series
(iii) Seedling Felling
(iv) Secondary Felling
(v) Felling Cycle
(0) Write in brief on the current scenario of the growth pattern of cold
desert areas in India. Describe in detail, the causes of desertification in
cold areas. Suggest suitable restoration plan. 15
(c) “Pruning is an important tending operation in plantation forestry for the
improvement of the tree or its timber.” Justify. 10
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૦3. (a)
(b)
(८)
Q4. (a)
(b)
(c)
Write the economic importance of the following tree species : 15
(i) Salmalia malabarica
(ii) Acacia nilotica
(iii) Largerstroemia lanceolata
(iv) Pterocarpus marsupium
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Give a detailed account of Indian Irregular Shelterwood System and its
applications. 15
Enumerate the standard tree classification adopted in Indian Forestry. 10
What is the status of mangrove forests in India ? How are they
associated with the sustainability of coastal areas ? Enumerate the list
of challenges faced by mangroves. 15
What is silvics ? Explain its practical application. Discuss in brief the
objects of study of silviculture. 15
Discuss the distribution and regeneration of Cedrus deodara and Pinus
roxburghii. 10
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Q5. (৪)
(b)
(८)
(d)
(e)
Q6. (a)
(b)
(c)
౧7. (a)
(b)
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९8. (a)
(b)
(૦)
SECTION 5
What do you mean by urban forestry ? Discuss the choice of species for
environmental conservation in these areas.
Briefly describe the current scenario of the saline and alkaline soils in
India. Draw a management plan using suitable plant species.
How is shifting cultivation related with tribal society ? Is it a good
practice or bad, under present situation ? Justify your claim.
Compare the clonal seed orchard and seedling seed orchard. Which one
is preferred to get increased genetic gain ?
What is the greenhouse effect ? Define it. Describe in detail, accounts of
its causes, sources and environmental impact.
What do you mean by mating design ? Describe the complete pedigree
designs with their utilities.
What is the role of watershed development plan in India ? Describe its
guidelines framed for better implementation. Briefly write on the
watershed mission project.
Explain the concept of sustainable development of forests. How is it
associated with the biodiversity, forest ecosystem conservation and
forest ecosystem health ?
What is agroforestry ? Elucidate the scope, importance and role of
agroforestry in climate amelioration.
Critically analyse the impact of mining, construction projects
and human population on environmental degradation. Analyse
comparatively the management practices followed in India and China.
Elucidate the impact of Joint Forest Management on the conservation of
natural forests and improvement of rural environment.
Explain the genetics of disease resistance. Describe the methods of
breeding for disease resistance in tree crops.
Describe in brief the types of forest soils existing under diverse
ecological zones. Suggest suitable techniques for the conservation
measures followed under ravines, water logged, hot deserts and coastal
areas.
Explain the concept of soil biological fertility. Suggest a suitable plan for
the restoration of soil biological fertility through the use of eco-friendly
sources.
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