Forestry 2007 Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination Questions
- Year 2007
- Conducted By Maharashtra Government
- Questions 6
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Forestry |
| Year | 2007 |
| Conducting Body | Maharashtra Government |
| Paper | Forestry |
| Subject | Forestry |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 6 |
This document summarizes the 2007 Forestry paper for the Maharashtra Forest Services Main Examination. Page 1 presents exam structure, marks, and compulsory question (Q1) with subparts addressing core forestry concepts such as sustained yield, provenance, mangrove habitats, and growing stock assessment. Page 2 contains descriptive questions (Q3–Q6) covering techniques for afforestation, silvicultural practices of Eucalyptus, agroforestry systems, social forestry, environmental conservation, ozone and pollutant effects, and remote sensing versus traditional mapping methods. The combined content reflects a broad spectrum of forestry topics, from policy and management to practical silviculture and agroforestry approaches.
Major Topics Covered
- forest policy
- sustained yield
- provenance
- seed source
- progeny testing
- mangrove forests
- growing stock
- silvicultural system
- forest types
- artificial regeneration
- micro-propagation
- group selection system
- sissoo
- afforestation techniques
- saline soils
- alkaline soils
- containerized seedlings
- air layering
- shelter wood
- coppice with two rotations
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Forestry preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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Instructions
- 10 ATf 2007 001746 FORESTRY Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 200
- Note: In all, attempt Five questions. \left( i\right) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
- (ii) Of the remaining questions, attempt Any Four by selecting One Question from each
- (iii) section. Numbers of optional questions up to the prescribed number in the order in which questions
- (iv) have been solved, will only be assessed and excess answers of the question/s will not be assessed.
- Candidate should not write roll number, any names (including their own), signature,
- (v) address or any indication of their identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he will be penalised.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. 2. 5 × 3
Q3. 3. Write in brief about : 5 × 3
Q4.
4. (a)
(i) How social forestry is different from community and farm forestry ?
Q5. 5. (a) What are the constraints of agro forestry systems in India? 7.5 × 2
Q6. 6. Differentiate between Von Mantel's formula and Howard's formula. 10 × 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the Forestry examination?
The exam duration is 3 hours.
What is the maximum marks for the paper?
Maximum marks are 200.
Which question is compulsory in the paper?
Question No. 1 is compulsory.
How many questions must a candidate attempt from the paper?
From Q1, attempt any four of the following; from the remaining questions, attempt any four by selecting one from each section as per instructions.
Which topics are covered in the Page 2 descriptive questions?
Afforestation in saline and alkaline soils, Eucalyptus silviculture, agroforestry, social forestry, environmental conservation, ozone/sulfur dioxide pollutants, and remote sensing/mapping.
What are some key subtopics in Q1?
Sustained yield, provenance and seed source, progeny testing, mangrove forests, growing stock in silvicultural systems.