FORESTRY – 2004,PAPER II,SECTION –A

Time Allowed: Three Hours    maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE question from each section.

SECTION –A

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

(a)    Describe the method for calculation of normal growing stock from yield table.

(b)   Write significance of enumeration map in a divisional working plan.

(c)    Explain relationship between sustained yield and normal forest.

(d)   Discuss advantages of remote sensing technique in forestry.

(e)   Write procedure for preparation of general volume table.

               2.       (a) What are the different methods of Plain Table survey? Describe any one.

(b) Explain form of a tree and discuss principle of Girder Theory.

(c) What is biological diversity? Why Indian subcontinent is rich in biodiversity?

              3.       (a) Describe Biolley’s Check method of yield regulation in irregular forest.

(b) Discuss general specification of cement mortar.

(c)  Explain superiority of remote sensing over ground survey.

             4.       (a) Describe Austrian Assessment Method of yield regulation in regular forest.

(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of brick masonry work over stone masonry work?

(c)  Discuss the concept of Joint Forest Management and mention the advantages of Joint Forest Management over traditional forest management.

SECTION – B

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

(a)    Describe biotic components of an ecosystem.

(b)   Describe the process of typical succession in xeric condition.

(c)    Discuss extraction of forest timber by means of aerial ropeways

(d)   Describe concept and method of rotational grazing.

(e)   Discuss the types of fencing applied to protect forestry corps.

            6.       (a) Discuss artificial and natural systems of classification of plant species.

(b)   Describe primary s well as derived forest fires.

(C) Discuss types of lac crop harvested in India.

           7.       (a) Compare and contrast National Forest Policy 1988 with that of 1952.

(b) Explain “damping off” diseases of forest nurseries and discuss its control method.

(c) Describe the procedures of sales of forest produces.

            8.       (a) What is Ethnobotany? How it helps in Indian systems of medicines?

(b) What is particle board? Mention common types of particle boards available in India.

(c) Describe Natural defects of timber.