Indian Forest Service 2017 Forestry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper FORESTRY Paper - I
Subject Forestry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017, specifically for Forestry Paper I. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. It consists of eight questions, out of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper is divided into two sections, A and B, requiring candidates to attempt at least one question from each. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in forestry management and conservation in India, providing a clear understanding of the expected knowledge and question format.

Major Topics Covered

  • Pollarding
  • Forestry classification
  • Champion and Seth classification
  • Thinning methods
  • Genetic improvement in forestry
  • Mangrove forests
  • Forestry plantation
  • Natural distribution of trees
  • Silvicultural characters
  • Shorea robusta
  • Azadirachta indica
  • Casuarina equisetifolia
  • Abies pindrow
  • Chir pine
  • Broadleaved trees
  • Solar radiation regulation in forestry
  • Cold deserts in India
  • Afforestation
  • Sand Dune Fixation
  • Thar Desert
  • Bamboo felling
  • Gregarious flowering of bamboo

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2016 Forestry Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Forestry Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination Question Papers
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Forestry Paper I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • Forestry Syllabus for Competitive Exams
  • UPSC Exam Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • 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.
  • 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 required. \boldsymbol{l}

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Answer the following:

(a) Give four examples of uses of Pollarding in Indian forestry.

(b) Enlist four groups of forest types under the moist tropical forest as per the Champion and Seth classification of forest types.

(c) Name the method of thinning that best promotes genetic improvement of the regular stand besides controlling density. Give reasons in support of your answer.

(d) Enlist six genera of mangroves. Name two States and one Union territory with the largest area under mangrove forests.

(e) Calculate the number of seeds required to raise a 20 hectare plantation with 4 \text m × 4 \text m spacing and an extra plant in the centre of each square. Plant percent of the species is 75%.

Q2.

(a) (i) Shorea robusta, and (ii) Azadirachta indica.

(b) (i) Casuarina equisetifolia, and (ii) Abies pindrow.

(c) Some rural communities are opposed to chir pine and advocate removal of chir pine and its replacement with broadleaved multipurpose trees. What is your reaction in this matter?

(d) Regulation of solar radiation gives a powerful tool to the forester. Justify.

Q3.

(a) Where are cold deserts found in India ? Explain site characteristics encountered in a cold desert and steps suggested to overcome problems in their afforestation.

(b) Describe the technique of Sand Dune Fixation in the Thar Desert. Also mention the choice of species for planting.

(c) Enlist the general rules governing the felling of bamboo in forests. What are the consequences of gregarious flowering of bamboo? What special measures would you take in the event of gregarious flowering?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is intended?

This question paper is for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which paper is this question paper?

This is Forestry Paper - I.

What is the conducting body for this examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

In which year was this examination held?

This examination was held in the year 2017.

What is the maximum marks for Forestry Paper - I?

The maximum marks for Forestry Paper - I is 200.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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