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    1. The document provides instructions for an exam on forestry. It lists 8 questions, of which questions 1 and 5 are compulsory. Candidates must attempt 5 questions total, selecting at least 1 from each of sections A and B. 2. The document is divided into two sections. Section A covers silvicultural topics like thinning, sustained yield, mangrove forest characteristics, and root parasitism. Section B addresses criteria for selecting trees, community forestry, solid waste management rules, agroforestry surveys, and environmental impact assessments. 3. The questions range from short answer to longer explanations and involve defining key forestry concepts, comparing systems, and discussing applications and

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    1. The document provides instructions for an exam on forestry. It lists 8 questions, of which questions 1 and 5 are compulsory. Candidates must attempt 5 questions total, selecting at least 1 from each of sections A and B. 2. The document is divided into two sections. Section A covers silvicultural topics like thinning, sustained yield, mangrove forest characteristics, and root parasitism. Section B addresses criteria for selecting trees, community forestry, solid waste management rules, agroforestry surveys, and environmental impact assessments. 3. The questions range from short answer to longer explanations and involve defining key forestry concepts, comparing systems, and discussing applications and

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    1. The document provides instructions for an exam on forestry. It lists 8 questions, of which questions 1 and 5 are compulsory. Candidates must attempt 5 questions total, selecting at least 1 from each of sections A and B. 2. The document is divided into two sections. Section A covers silvicultural topics like thinning, sustained yield, mangrove forest characteristics, and root parasitism. Section B addresses criteria for selecting trees, community forestry, solid waste management rules, agroforestry surveys, and environmental impact assessments. 3. The questions range from short answer to longer explanations and involve defining key forestry concepts, comparing systems, and discussing applications and

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    I.F.S.

    EXAM-(M) 2018
    FSI-P-FSTY

    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.

    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.

    Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

    Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

    FSI-P-FSTY/45 1 [ P.T.O.
    SECTION—A

    1. Justify that the study of silv cs is essential for successful afforestation


    programme in India. 8

    Explain different kinds of thinning and its application in forest. 8

    What is sustained yield? Explain how it is achieved in practice. 8

    Define the characteristics of mangrove forests. 8

    Discuss the physiology of root parasitism in sandal tree. 8

    2. Explain the ecophysiological factors that are more concerned to silviculturist. 15

    Enlist the classification of silvicultural systems on the basis of mode of


    regeneration and pattern of felling. 15

    How is the rotation of any particular species at any particular locality


    practically decided? 10

    3. (a) What is a mother tree? How is a plant prepared through vegetative propagation
    different from a plant raised through seed? 15

    (b) (i) Write the phenology of the following :


    Tectona grandis
    Melia dubia
    Shorea robusta
    Cedrus deodara

    (ii) Can climate-change change the period of phenology? Share with


    examples. 10

    (c) Write the problems and prospects of exotic tree species in India with suitable
    examples. 15

    FSI-P-FSTY/45 2
    4. (a) What is conversion? Discuss the need of conversion of one silvicultural system
    to another. 15

    Give the silvicultural characteristics and economic importance of the


    following : 10
    Azadirachta indica
    (11) Acacia catechu

    (0 Enlist different types of nurseries and write different types of nursery beds
    used in a nursery.
    (ii) Enlist different types of containers used in a forest nursery and explain
    different methods of seed sowing followed in a nursery. 15

    SECTION—B

    5. Write in brief on the criteria of selection of tree for resistance to adverse


    environments for high quality timber production.

    What are the measures to be taken into consideration during preparation of


    earthen check dam in the forest areas? 8

    Write in detail about the influence of parent rock in the distribution of tree
    species. 8

    Explain the environmental and economic role of community forestry in India. 8

    Write the salient features of the Solid Waste Management Act, 2000 and 2016.
    What new initiatives have been taken in the Solid Waste Management
    Rules, 2016? 8

    6. Write about the diagnostic and design survey of agroforestry. Can it help the
    farmers in the integration of tree with crops to enhance the crop productivity in
    agroforestry system? Justify. 10

    Write about the pre- and post-Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of any
    mining area of India. Does GIS help in EIA? Write the name of the software
    used in Environmental Impact Assessment for the mining areas. 10

    Explain seed production and certification system in Indian forestry. 10

    What is the importance of heritability and how can genetic gain be estimated in
    tree improvement programme? 10

    FSI-P-FSTY/ 45 3 [ P.T.O.
    7. (a) Write the soil-water relationship of any forest area. Describe the influence of
    water table in the growth and development of tree species. 10

    Describe incomplete mating designs used in tree improvement. 10

    What are the causes of forest fire? What measures are taken to protect forests
    against damage by fire? 10

    What are the different selection methods used by the tree breeders? 10

    8. (a) What is hydrology? Describe the role of hydrology in planning and


    management of watershed development. Does tree species improve the
    infiltration rate, soil temperature, water level and hydrological cycle? Justify
    with few examples. 10

    What is sustainable development? Write about the criteria and indicator of


    sustainability fulfilling the needs and demands of growing population of India. 10

    What is farm forestry? Write about the objectives, difficulties and financial
    return from the farm forestry. 10

    How would you develop tree improvement programmes for raising productivity
    in forestry? 10

    * * *

    FSI-P-FSTY/45 4 BS9-918

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