Indian Forest Service 2025 Forestry Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2025
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2025
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Forestry Paper - I
Subject Forestry
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Forestry Paper I from the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination conducted by UPSC in 2025. The paper consists of descriptive questions, with specific instructions on the number of questions to be attempted and compulsory questions. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme for the Forestry subject in the IFS Main exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • Forestry
  • Silviculture
  • Forest Vegetation
  • Felling Patterns
  • Mangrove Species
  • Acacia nilotica
  • Cedrus deodara
  • Tectona grandis
  • Albizzia lebbeck
  • Seed Germination
  • Regeneration Methods
  • Coppice System
  • Shelterwood System
  • Site Quality
  • Tending
  • Thinning
  • Grading
  • Ecology
  • Dalbergia sissoo
  • Emblica officinalis

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 2025 Forestry Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024 Forestry Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2023 Forestry Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2025 Forestry Paper I Answer Key
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Forestry Syllabus
  • UPSC Forestry Syllabus
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination Pattern
  • UPSC 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. Answer the following: How does light affect the forest vegetation? Explain with suitable examples.

(a) Describe the felling pattern adopted under uniform system.

(b) Write the scientific names and uses of eight mangrove species.

(c) Discuss the silvicultural characters of Acacia nilotica and Cedrus deodara.

(d) Give the phenological characters of Tectona grandis and Albizzia lebbeck.

Section A

Q2. Describe the external factors of environment which affect the germination of seeds in the natural forests.

(a) Describe the external factors of environment which affect the germination of seeds in the natural forests.

(b) Describe the methods of regeneration followed under clear felling system with suitable examples.

(c) Write the advantages of simple coppice system and coppice with standard system. Differentiate between coppice of two rotations system and shelterwood coppice system.

Section A

Q3. Describe briefly the following :

(a) Describe briefly the following : (i) Site quality (ii) Hardening (iii) Tending (iv) Thinning (v) Grading

(b) Describe the habitats and characteristics of mangroves. Discuss their ecological values.

(c) Write the distribution and economic importance of Dalbergia sissoo and Emblica officinalis.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

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

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2025.

Which paper is this?

This is Forestry Paper - I.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the question type for this paper?

The questions in this paper are descriptive.

How many questions are there in total?

There are EIGHT questions in all.

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