Tuesday 10 February 2015

FORESTRY - 2002 PAPER - II SECTION B



 SECTION B

5.       Attempt any FOUR from the following (not more than 150 words for each):

(a)    What is plant succession? Write down the causes of primary succession and discuss the stages of succession on new sites of temperate Himalaya.
(b)   What are the main defects found in wood? Describe the defects due to abnormal growth.
(c)    What is meant by encroachment in the forests? Discuss the factors responsible for encouraging encroachment.
(d)   Discuss the importance of economic analysis in making forestry decisions.
(e)   Discuss the legal provisions made under I.F.A. 1927 for protection against fire.

6.         (a) Describe the revised classification of forest types of India as proposed by Champion and Seth (1968). Give two examples for each type.
                            (b) Differentiate between:-
                                    (i) Gum and Resin       (ii) Tans and Dyes    
                                   (iii)     Sapwood and Heart Wood       (iv)     Lac and Shellac   (v) Floating and Rafting.
(b)   What is shifting cultivation? Describe the various measures for control of this practice.

7.       (a) What are the causes of forest fire? Discuss in brief the damages caused to forest by fire.
                          (b) “Plants are amongst the most important sources of medicines and drugs” – Discuss with suitable examples.
                        (c) What do you understand by demand? Discuss the various factors influencing the demand of forest products.

                 8.    (A) what is meant by “Preservation of timber”? Why is it done? Describe in brief the different wood preservation techniques.
                       (b) What are the sources of soil nitrogen in forest ecosystems? Give an account of nitrogen cycling in forest ecosystems.
                        (c) Discuss the basic objectives of National Forest Policy 1988.

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