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52 —CS/11 Forestry Paper — | Time : 3 hours Full Marks : 300 The figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks. Candidates should attempt Q. No. 1 from Section —A and Q. No. 5 from Section — B which are compulsory and THREE of the remaining questions, selecting at least ONE from each Section. SECTION -A 1. Answer any three of the following: 203. =60 (a) Define Natural regeneration and write the , ecological requirements of natural regeneration. , (b) Describe the criteria for delimiting the forest types of India. , YQ-17/2 (Turn over ) (c) Describe the seed collection and storage of forest tree seeds. (d) Explain the methods of thinning and factors affecting thinning. 2. (a) List the Edaphic factor of locality and expiain the effect of light and temperature on forest. vegetation. 20 (6) Write a note on choice of species for afforestation. 20 (c) Discuss the importance of in vitro culture in forest regeneration. 20 3. (a) Write the pattern and physiology of height growth in trees and explain the factors affecting height growth in trees. 30 (b) Discuss the importance of pruning and improved fellings in forest management. 30 YQ~17/2 (2) Contd. 4. Answer the following in brief : 15x4 = 60 (a) Write the distribution, phenology and natural regeneration of Shorea robusta. (b) List the different species belonging to genus Eucalyptus and give their distribution. Write the history of Eucalyptus cultivation in India. . (c) Explain commercial cultivation and management of Acacia auriculiformis. (d) Write the silvicultural practices and management of Tectona grandis. SECTION-B 5. Answer any three of the folowing: 20x3 =60 (a) Nutrient —.cyeling in natural forest. (b) Define sitvicultural system and explain merits and demerits of clear felling, uniform shelter wood system and selection system. YQ-17/2 (3) (Turn over ) (©) Briefly discuss the relative importance of Physical and technical rotations in respect of | existing forest resource of India. (d) What is intermediate yield ? How does it differ from yield ? 6. (a) Discuss the significance of normality in sustained management and how are yield table data used for assessment of normal growth stock ? 30 (b) What are fire-prone areas ? How are these detected 7 What precautionary measures need to be taken to overcome this Problem 7 30 7. Write notes on the following : 15*4 = 60 (a) Role of agro forestry as carbon sinks (6) Briefly discuss a silvicultural system in Which @qual or equiproductive areas of nature crops. are successfully felled Ya~1772 (4) Contd. (c) Management of agro forestry (qd) Silvies of (i) Teak and (ii) Bamboo 8. (a) Briefly describe the merits and demerits of high density short rotation forestry. Entist Suitable species in this regard along with their productive potential. 30 (®) Successful regeneration is a forest stand depends upon judicious choice of silvicultural system. Comment. 30 2 te YQ -— 17/2 (200) (5) 52-CSI1

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