Indian Forest Service Main 2025 General Knowledge Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 300
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

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Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper General Knowledge
Subject General Knowledge
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 300
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This document contains the General Knowledge paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025, conducted by UPSC. The paper consists of descriptive questions, with marks indicated for each question and part. Aspirants are instructed to read all instructions carefully, attempt all questions, adhere to word limits, and clearly strike off any blank pages. Answers must be written exclusively in English. This paper is crucial for candidates preparing for the main stage of the IFS examination, providing a clear understanding of the expected question format and subject coverage.

Major Topics Covered

  • Vedic philosophy
  • Sustainable forest management
  • 16th century Indian history
  • Gandhara school of art
  • Indian freedom struggle
  • Revolutionary nationalism
  • Centre-State-Local financial relations
  • Indian Constitution
  • Finance Commission
  • Indian banking system
  • Digitalized monetary system
  • Agriculture insurance schemes
  • Farmer income stabilization
  • Commercial forestry
  • Forest management
  • President's rule in India
  • Governor's role
  • Legislative Assemblies

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 General Knowledge Question Paper
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 General Knowledge Question Paper
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 Optional Subject Papers
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 General Knowledge Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Syllabus
  • General Knowledge Syllabus for UPSC Exams
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Main Exam Pattern Details

Instructions

  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • Word limit in questions should be adhered to.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. (a) Discuss the contribution of Vedic philosophy in promotion of sustainable forest management.

(a) Discuss the contribution of Vedic philosophy in promotion of sustainable forest management. (Answer in 200 words) 15

(b) Bring out the political significance of the first three decades of 16th century. (Answer in 200 words) 15

(c) What were the basic features of the Gandhara school of art? (Answer in 125 words) 10

(d) Assess the role played by revolutionary nationalists in India's struggle for freedom. (Answer in 125 words) 10

Q2. (a) Critically examine the Centre-State-Local financial relations as prescribed in the Indian Constitution. Given the experience of the last 75 years, what changes are necessary to improve the situation? Also suggest some measures for consideration of the 16th Finance Commission.

(a) Critically examine the Centre-State-Local financial relations as prescribed in the Indian Constitution. Given the experience of the last 75 years, what changes are necessary to improve the situation? Also suggest some measures for consideration of the 16th Finance Commission. (Answer in 200 words) 15

(b) What are the important changes brought out in the Indian banking system in the recent years? How will it cater to the needs of a digitalized monetary system? (Answer in 200 words) 15

(c) "The impact of agriculture insurance schemes on saving the farmers from the vagaries of nature is marginal." Comment on the statement and suggest how the income of the farmers can be stabilized. (Answer in 125 words) 10

(d) What is commercial forestry? Examine the possibility of this without compromising the sustainable requirement of forest management. (Answer in 125 words) 10

Q3. (a) How is President's rule imposed in a State in India? How have different Governors dealt with dissolving Legislative Assemblies after President's rule has been invoked?

(a) How is President's rule imposed in a State in India? How have different Governors dealt with dissolving Legislative Assemblies after President's rule has been invoked? (Answer in 200 words) 15

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name for this question paper?

The exam name is Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

Which year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2025.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The Indian Forest Service Examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject of this paper?

The subject of this paper is General Knowledge.

What is the question type for this paper?

The question type for this paper is descriptive.

Are there any specific instructions regarding the language of answers?

Yes, answers must be written in ENGLISH only.

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