Q3.
(b) Describe the various kinds of maps prepared by the Working Plan Officer. What is their utility and purpose?
(c) Describe the dead and live loads and how they are calculated on the roof trusses over buildings?
Indian Forest Service 2017 Forestry Paper II Question Paper PDF
- 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 II |
| Subject | Forestry |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This is the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination held in 2017, specifically for Forestry Paper II. Conducted by UPSC, this paper carries a maximum of 200 marks and allows three hours for completion. It consists of eight descriptive questions, of which candidates must attempt five, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper covers a wide range of forestry topics, including site-specific planning, forest cover measurement, working plans, remote sensing, GIS, volume tables, forest management, wood properties, forest policies, ethnobotany, succession, wood seasoning, forest health, logging, forest economics, forest types, and forest fires. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for the Indian Forest Service.
Major Topics Covered
- Forest Management
- Site-Specific Planning
- Forest Cover Measurement
- Forestry
- Remote Sensing
- GIS
- Working Plans
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Volume Tables
- Selection Forest Management
- Volume Yield Calculation
- Thinning
- Increment Percent
- Forest Maps
- Roof Trusses
- Normal Forest
- Joint Forest Management
- Forest Inventories
- Random Sampling
- Herbarium
- Plant Classification
- Wood Defects
- Grazing Systems
- National Forest Policies
- Ethnobotany
- Medicinal Plants
- Succession
- Wood Seasoning
- Plywood Manufacturing
- Forest Health
- Forest Encroachment
- Logging
- Felling
- Forest Economics
- Forest Types
- Forest Fires
- Forest Ecosystems
- Forest Produce Marketing
- Gums
- Resins
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 2017 Forestry Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2016 Forestry Paper II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 General Studies Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 Forestry Paper II Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- Forestry Syllabus for Competitive Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern
Instructions
- 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.
Questions (page 2)
Q4.
(a) Write about the concept of normal forest and kind of abnormalities which affect the normal growing stock.
(b) Write in detail as to why Joint Forest Management Policy was initiated and what are its constraints in implementation?
(c) Write a note on kinds of enumeration and explain in brief different random sampling techniques used in forest inventories.
Section B
Q5.
(a) Define herbarium and write its significance. What are the steps in establishing herbarium and which method of plant classification is followed in herbarium arrangement?
(b) Briefly write about the natural defects observed in wood.
(c) What are the major grazing systems and grazing regions in India? Describe briefly, methods to prevent pressure from grazing in forests.
(d) Narrate the background and objectives of implementation of national forest policies of India.
(e) What is ethnobotany and describe the role of ethnobotany in the Indian systems of medicine.
Q6.
(a) Define succession. Explain different types of succession in detail, citing suitable examples. Discuss various theories of succession.
(b) What is wood seasoning? Write in detail the aims of wood seasoning and explain salient steps in manufacturing of plywood.
(c) Discuss briefly the impacts of humans on forest health. Explain different measures to check forest encroachment.
Q7.
(a) What is logging? What are the objects of felling? Briefly write the general rules of felling and basic cuts of tree felling.
(b) Explain the discounting measures in forest business management with different formulae used in forest economics.
(c) Explain the classification of forest types in India by Champion and Seth. Enlist major forest types and their group.
Q8.
(a) Describe types of forest fires, their ill-effects and preventive measures. Briefly discuss the role of forest fire on forest ecosystems.
(b) Discuss in detail the roles and interventions of Government and Private agencies in marketing of forest produce.
(c) What are the differences between gums and resins? How are gums and resins classified? Enlist different methods of tapping resins.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam for which this question paper is?
This question paper is for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.
What is the subject of this paper?
The subject of this paper is Forestry, specifically Paper II.
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2017.
Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?
The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the maximum marks for Forestry Paper II?
The maximum marks for Forestry Paper II is 200.
What is the time allowed to complete this paper?
The time allowed to complete this paper is Three Hours.