IFS Forestry 2000
Paper I
Section A
1. Answer any four of the following: (The answer should not exceed 150 words for each question)
a. Define vegetative propagation and discuss in detail the various techniques adapted in vegetative propagation
b. Define coppice and explain in detail coppice with standard system (use suitable example)
c. What are tidal swamp forests? List the different forest types found in them along with their species composition
d. Differentiate between silvics and silviculture
e. Differentiate between evenaged and unevenaged stands. Discuss the merits and demerits of evenaged stands
2. Answer the following questions
a. Explain in the detail the silvicultural practices that ensure good natural regeneration in teak forests
b. List the tending operations carried out in stand management and explain in detail various weeding methods adapted
3. Describe the silvicultural practices adapted in the stands of the following species:
a. Azadirachta indica
b. Dalbergia sissoo
c. Pinus roxburghii
d. Santalum album
4. Answer the following questions
a. Explain the concept of Forest site
b. On which criteria the site quality in forests are measured
c. Discuss its merits and limitations of the criterion adopted

Section B
1. Answer any four of the following: (The answer should not exceed 150 words for each question)
a. Differentiate between Taungya and alley cropping with suitable examples
b. List the benefits derived from soil mycorrhizae
c. List the different components of watershed and explain their role in micro-watershed management
d. What are exotic species? Briefly describe the advantages and problems associated with exotic forestry
e. Discuss the role of NGO's in popularizing the J. F M
2. Classify the agro-forestry systems based on function, structure and nature of components
3. The route cause of most of the environmental pollution is the increasing population. Justify the statement with facts and figures
4. Answer the following questions
a. What is indirect selection? Explain in detail its role in breeding trees for pest and disease resistance
b. Which are the different components of phenotypic variation? How are they important for a tree breeder