Section A
Indian Forest Service 2024 Forestry Paper II Question Paper PDF
- 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 - II |
| Subject | Forestry |
| Duration | Three Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Mixed |
This document contains the question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024, specifically Forestry Paper II, conducted by UPSC. It outlines instructions for candidates, detailing the number of questions, compulsory and optional sections, and marking scheme. The paper consists of a mix of objective and descriptive questions, covering topics crucial for forest management, conservation, and related scientific disciplines. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam's scope, question difficulty, and important areas of focus for effective preparation.
Major Topics Covered
- Forestry
- Forest Management
- Sustainable Forest Management
- Forest Inventories
- Surveying
- Working Plan
- Volume Estimation
- Allometric Growth Models
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Eco-Development Committee
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 2024 Forestry Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Forestry Paper II
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Forestry Paper I
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Forestry Paper II Answer Key
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
- Forestry Syllabus for UPSC Exams
- Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern for Civil Services
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 (QCA) 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 necessary.
Questions (page 2)
Section A
Q2. What is the National Working Plan Code-2023? What are its salient features? Discuss its importance in sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. What is commercial volume? Explain different methods of volume estimation of felled logs and compare with quarter girth method. Explain (i) tensile stress, (ii) shear strain, (iii) compressive stress, (iv) Young's modulus of elasticity and (v) rigidity modulus.
Section A
Q3. What is Normal Growing Stock (NGS)? Explain briefly the method of determination of NGS in clear felling system with formulae. Which criteria have to be considered while choosing statistically sound sampling design? How do you estimate the sample size for forest inventories? Explain different kinds of sampling units. What is Eco-Development Committee (EDC)? Explain its role in forest conservation and mitigation of human-wildlife conflict.
Section A
Q4. What is yield regulation? What are the bases of yield regulation? Enlist different methods applicable to regular and irregular forests. What are allometric growth models? Mention different types and explain their application in growth and yield management of forest stands. Differentiate amongst contour line, contour gradient and contour interval. Describe the characteristics of contours.
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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 - II.
What is the conducting body for this examination?
The conducting body is UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the year of this examination paper?
The year of this examination paper is 2024.
How many questions are there in total in this paper?
There are EIGHT questions in all.
How many questions are to be attempted?
FIVE questions are to be attempted.