Indian Forest Service 2024 Forestry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2024
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper FORESTRY Paper - I
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 2024, Paper I in Forestry, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of 8 descriptive questions, of which candidates must attempt 5, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. Aspirants must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six questions. The paper assesses in-depth knowledge of forestry concepts, regeneration, vegetation, pollination, species distribution, and silvicultural systems. Answers are to be written in English only. This paper is crucial for candidates aiming for a career in forest services.

Major Topics Covered

  • Phenology
  • Silvicultural characters
  • Artificial regeneration of Bamboos
  • Cold arid forest vegetation
  • Survival mechanisms
  • Flower pollination
  • Anemophily
  • Zoophily
  • Entomophily
  • Hydrophily
  • Prosopis juliflora
  • Emblica officinalis
  • Conversion in silvicultural systems
  • Regeneration Felling
  • Felling Series
  • Seedling Felling
  • Secondary Felling
  • Felling Cycle
  • Cold desert areas
  • Desertification
  • Restoration plan
  • Pruning
  • Plantation forestry

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 2023 Forestry Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Forestry Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 General Studies Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Forestry Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC IFS Main 2024 Forestry Paper I Solutions
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • UPSC Forestry Syllabus
  • IFS Main Exam 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.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. Elucidate the phenology, silvicultural characters and artificial regeneration of Bamboos. Briefly summarize the characteristic features of cold arid forest vegetation. Discuss their mechanism of survival under extreme cold temperatures. Give four examples of tree species for each of the following methods by which their flowers are pollinated: Write in detail the distribution and importance of Prosopis juliflora and Emblica officinalis. What is conversion in silvicultural systems ? Explain with two examples.

(i) Anemophily

(ii) Zoophily

(iii) Entomophily

(iv) Hydrophily

Section A

Q2. Describe the following : 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. "Pruning is an important tending operation in plantation forestry for the improvement of the tree or its timber." Justify.

(i) Regeneration Felling

(ii) Felling Series

(iii) Seedling Felling

(iv) Secondary Felling

(v) Felling Cycle

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Frequently asked questions

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

This is the question paper 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).

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2024.

What is the total number of questions in this paper?

There are a total of EIGHT questions in this paper.

How many questions are to be attempted?

Candidates are required to attempt FIVE questions out of the eight.

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