Section A
Q1. Answer each of the following questions : How are the forests classified in India? Discuss its significance in forest
(a) management. What is Normal Growing Stock? Explain the determination of NGS in clear
(b) felling system with graphical illustration and numerical examples. Discuss the significance of stump analysis in forest mensuration. How does it
(c) help in understanding the past growth of trees? Define photogrammetry. Discuss in detail its application in forest
(d) management. Differentiate Working Plan and Annual Plan of Operations. Suggest the 2.
(a) changes needed in the working plan preparation for more effective application in forest management. How do you visualize the concept of 'Normal Forest' in Indian context? Describe
(b) the effect of silvicultural systems on Normality. What is increment percent? Discuss the relationship between CAI and MAI of a
(c) forest stand. Enumerate the methods of direct linear measurements. Discuss in brief the
(d) application of prismatic compass in forest survey. 10 3. Trace the history of Joint Forest Management in India. Narrate any one
(a) success story with details. Thermal Remote Sensing has specific application in forest management.
(b) Describe. Distinguish the Irish bridge, simple wooden bridge and suspension bridge with
(c) details and neat sketches. Clonal forestry approach proved successful in meeting the industrial wood 4.
(a) demand particularly pulpwood. Substantiate your view and perception in this regard.
(b) Explain the concept of rotation and its application in regular and irregular forests. Sampling has very important role in forest inventory. Discuss with the help of
(c) kinds of sampling. The recent developments in GIS and Digital Image Processing make forest
(d) cover assessment and mapping more easier and accurate. Explain your views. C-MNS-S-75716 2
