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QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION S
Please read each of the following instructions carefully before 9uestions.
There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
Question Nos. 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.
AnsweFs must be written in ENGLISH only.
Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

SECTION 'A'
1. Answer the following : 8 x5=40
l.(a) Justify the statement "Forests substantially check soil erosion and control run off."
8
l .(b) Comment "Forest has moderating influences on soil and air temperature." 8
l.(c) Describe important objectives of thinning. Differentiate crown thinning from
ordinary thinning. Write grades of ordinary thinning. 8
l.(d) Write the characteristics of Cold desert. Discuss soil working and planting
techniques for Cold desert. 8
l.(e) Define clear felling system. How is Saranda Sal (Shorea robusta) forest managed
under clear-felling followed by natural regeneration ? 8

2.(a) Describe the silvicultural syste.m which may be introduced to manage a plantation
forest of Azadirachta indica. 20
. \. 2.(b) Discuss in brief the Siinple Coppice System. Write different types of Coppice
System. 20

3.(a) Write the importance of soil organic matter in forests. How is calculation of
number of seedlings carried under Line, Square, Triangular and Quincunx methods
of planting. . 20
3.(b) Describe kinds and pattern of fellings followed in Shelterwood Uniform System. .
Explain Uniform System which is followed to manage (Pinus roxburghii) forests
of Himachal Pradesh. 20

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4.(a) Write in detail the term Girdling and Pruning. . Write scientific names of five
trees / shrubs each for the Cold desert and Mangrove forests. 20
4.(b) Describe in brief the distribution, phenology, silvicultural characteristics, artificial
regeneration and uses of the following tree species :
, (i) Tectona grandis and
(ii) Santalum album 20

SECTION 'B'
5. Answer the following : 8 x5=40
5.(a) List the basic causes and kinds of variations in tree populations. 8
5.(b) Write distinguishing features of saline and alkali_ne soil. 8
5.(c) scientific names of four potential NFTs each suitable for Tropical . and
Temperate conditions. 8
S.(d) Explain types of rocks based on formation and minerals based on chemical
composit ion. 8
5.(e) Discuss the reasons for widespread 'of exotics for plantations and specific
advantages of exotics over native species. 8

Define Provenance. Discuss the role of Provenance trial in tree improvement and
mention different phases of a Provenance trial. 10
6.(b) Define Global Warming. Explain in brief the principle behind Greenhouse

Write the consequences of Global Warming on forest, wildlife and the human
health. 20
6.(c) What are the objectives of carrying out EIA. Discuss sequentially, the different
phases of an EIA study. 10

7.(a) Explain the role of forests in environmental conservation. 10

7.(b) How are "Environment", "Environm ent pollutant" and "Hazardo us substance"
narrated in Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ? 10
7.(c) the role of agr9forestry in nutrient cycling and soil conservation. How is
saline soil reclaimed ? 20
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8.(a) Define the seed orchard. Write types of the seed orchards. List the various aspects
considered 'prior and after establishment of seed orchards for its management.
20
8.(b) Briefly discuss aims, objectives and of social forestry. Why is people's
participation must in social forestry ? 10
Define Watershed . Describe tree based models for reclamation of degraded hills.
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FORESTRY

PAPER- II

ITime Allowed : Three Hours I Maximum Marks : 200 I

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION S

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.

Question Nos. 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.

Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever necessary.

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 SECTION-A

1. Answer each of the following questions :

(a) .How are the forests classified in India? Discuss its significance in forest
management. 10
(b) What is Normal Growing Stock? Explain the determination of NGS in clear
felling system with graphical illustration and numerical examples. 10
(c) Discuss the significance of stump analysis in forest mensuration. How does it
help in understanding the past growth of trees? 10
(d) Define photogrammetry. Discuss m detail its application m forest
management. 10

2 . (a) Differentiate Working Plan and Annual Plan of Operations. Suggest the
changes needed in the working plan preparation for more effective application
in forest management. 10
(b) How do you visualize the concept of 'Normal Forest' in Indian context? Describe
the effect of silvicultural systems on Normality. 10
(c) What is increment percent? Discuss the relationship between CAl and MAl of a
forest stand. 10
(d) Enumerate the methods of direct linear measurements. Discuss in brief the
application of prismatic compass in forest survey. 10

3. (a) Trace the history of Joint Forest Management in India. Narrate any one
success story with details. 15
(b) Thermal Remote Sensing has specific application m forest management.
Describe. 10
(c) Distinguish the Irish bridge, simple wooden bridge and suspension bridge with
details and neat sketches. 15

4. (a) Clonal forestry approach proved successful in meeting the industrial wood
demand particularly pulpwood. Substantiate your view and perception in this
regard. 10
(b) Explain the concept of rotation and its application in regular and irregular
forests. 10
(c) Sampling has very important role in forest inventory. Discuss with the help of
kinds of sampling. 10
(d) The recent developments in GIS and Digital Image Processing make forest
cover assessment and mapping more easier and accurate. Explain your views. 10

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5. Answer each of the following questions :

(a) Garg (1988) described the ecological pyramid as a graphic representation of

relationship between the trophic levels ecosystem. Explain with the help
of neat diagrams. 10

(b) The knowledge of Ethnobotany helps to identify viable medicinal plants for
.Pharmaceutical industries. Explain. 10

(c) Dry deciduous forests are rich in Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Justify
the statement with examples. 10

(d) Forest fire still remains a major threat to forest ecosystems across the globe.
How do you address this issue? 10

6. (a) Compare and contrast the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and the Forest
Conservation Act, 1980. 10

(b) Explain the concept of demand with the help of demand curve and its
application in forest trade. 10

(c) Give an account of mechanical properties of wood and suggest the standard
tests for the same. 10

(d) Enumerate the classification of tropical dry deciduous forests given by

Champion and Seth (1964) . Mention two species for each forest type. 10

7. (a) Bamboos become the major raw material for many cottage as well as corporate
industries. Explain. 10

(b) What are the general principles and advanta ges of wood seasoning? Describe
the solar kiln seasoning with neat sketches. 10

(c) Write critical notes on the following : 10

(i) Gums

(ii) Oilseeds

(iii) Katha

(iv) Bidi leaves

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 (d) Describe the benefits and limitations of chemical and biological control of
diseases in forest nurseries and plantations. 10


8. (a) Describe the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards sustainable
forest production through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach. 10

(b) Give an account of composite wood products and their utilities. 10

(c) Explain the recent developments in mechanization of logging operations and

their impact on the efficiency and wastage. 10

(d) Define ecological amplitude. Describe the classification and characters of plant
communities. 10

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