IFS Forestry Papers 2003
IFS Forestry 2003
Paper-I
Section A

Answer any four of the following: (The answer should not exceed 150 words for each question)

What are the different propagation methods used for commercially exploited trees

Briefly describe about the ecological status of Shola-grassland vegetation

Discuss briefly about the various measures for afforestation of cold desert and suitability of different tree species

Describe about the importance of mangroves in India

Write about the management of sal or teak plantation

Answer the following questions

Discuss briefly about the topographic factors influencing vegetations

Explain briefly the shelter wood coppice system

Answer the following questions

Explain about the effects of thinning on physiological and mensurational aspects of tree growth

Define Conversion. Explain the reasons for conversion of silvicultural system

Describe the silviculture of the following species:

Shorea Robusta

Tamarindus Indica

Azadirachta Indica

Pinus Roxburghi

Section B

Answer any four of the following: (The answer should not exceed 150 words for each question)

Agroforestry is called ‘Multiple land use system’ Justify

What are the merits and demerits of JFM

Explain Wastelands suggest suitable economically important tree species for wastelands afforestation

How trees are playing a vital role in soil and water conservation

Write the names of tree species and their characters in controlling Noise pollution

Answer the following questions

What is ‘home garden’ Explain with a model

Write a brief account on tree seed technology

Answer the following questions

What are the causes and extinguishing methods for forest fire

Discuss the tree improvement in teak or bamboo

Write notes on:

Rayon

Beedi leaf

Clonal orchard

Mycorrhiza