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The document outlines the examination details for the VIII Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training conducted by the Karnataka Forest Academy. It includes various sections on forest policy, law, resources management, and accounts, with specific questions and topics for examination. The document also contains official memorandums regarding financial targets for plantation works under the Karnataka Forest Department.

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The document outlines the examination details for the VIII Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training conducted by the Karnataka Forest Academy. It includes various sections on forest policy, law, resources management, and accounts, with specific questions and topics for examination. The document also contains official memorandums regarding financial targets for plantation works under the Karnataka Forest Department.

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Date: 09-01-2024 Devic Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VIII" Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Forest Policy and Law Time: 10 AM to 2.00 PM. TRUE or FALSE Article 51A, of the Indian Constitution envisages about protection and _ improvement of Environment and safeguarding of Forest and Wildlife. “/ 2, Information in cognizable cases is as per section 154 of the Code of “Criminal Procedure 1973. Confession to Police Officer not to be proved as per section 125 of the Indian Evidence Act. / T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad W.P No. 202/1995 is filed in the supreme court under the provision of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980.” Community Reserve is declared under section 36A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. 6; Powers and Function of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is as per "section 382 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. 2 Theft is punishable under section 378 of the Indian Penal Code. 1 8. / As per the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act 2023 the section 58 of v the Act is omitted. 9. Notification declaring Forests Reserved is done as per section 26 of the Indian Forest Act 1927. * 10. The Deputy Conservator of Forest and above officers are authorized to file complaints against the person/ authority/ organization for the violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. ¢ Q.No. II Match the Following 2X10=20 (© A B , Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Notification declaring Forest Reserved | Procedure 1973 ‘ Power to declare Forest no longer) section 125 ofthe Indian Evidence Act |> Reserved prefs 2 SILNo tof 2 4 2 ‘ 4 4 4. Offences by the Authorities and | Section 55 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act Government Departments 31 _| 1972 Restriction on Entry in Sanctuary, -_— 1972 Section 34A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act etna \| 5 [Barto taking Cognizance after lapse of | Section 24 of the Biological Diversity Act the period of Limitation 45 See* | 2002 6. | Information as to commission of —lomtenses ct Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code ” | cognizance of Offences oth 3? a 27 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 2 8. | Power of the State Biodiversity Board een torestrict certain activities wis?" | Section 27 of the Indian Forest Act 1927 |? coer P< 9. | Power to remove Encroachment in | Section 3B of the Forest (Conservation) Act |, 4 ‘Sanctuary and National Park 1980 6 [__10.[ Punishment forTheft 1" 71 | Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act 1927 | 4” Q.No. III 4x! AY The Evidence recorded before the ACF under section .* W-P.A 1972 shall be admissible in any subsequent trial before a Magistrate as per section ..2.2. .. of the W.P.A 1972 2) The First National Forest Policy came in to existence in the year and the Third National Forest Policy came in to existence in the yea 3) T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Writ Petition No. (2.Eu is filed in the Supreme Court under the provision o! (A) Peclaration about the possession or custody of Wildlife animals, animal article and trophy should be done under the provision of Section... of W.P.A and the Certificate of ownership will be given under the provision of Section of the W.P.A 1972. /SpProsecution of Judges and Public Servants is to be done as per the _ of the .. provisions laid down under section ¥ Q.No. IV Write the Definitions/brief note bFtho fottowing (Any Five) 6xs=30 1) “Forest Produce” as per F.A 1927. THe BS ak “Forest Land” as per F.C Act 1980. hes 3) Penalty’ for counterfeiting or defacing marks on tree and for altering boundary marks. A) Differentiate between “CONFISCATION and FORFEITURE”. 5) “Decree” as per Civil Procedure Code. 6) “ Effect of other Laws” (As per E.P.A 1986) 7) “Unauthorized Occupation” (As per Public Premises Act). BJ “Industrial Dispute” (Industrial Disputes Act 1957). » Evidentry value of Panchanama. “19h Formation of Village Forests. Quo. V. Write notes on the following (Any Eight) 10x8= 80 1) Acts prohibited in Reserve Forests and the penalty prescribed for their violation as per LF.A 1927. Bar to taking Cognizance after lapse of the period of Limitation as per Leet 1973, 90) _A) “Forest based Industries” as per National ForestPolicy 1988. Contents of “PANCHANAMA”. 7 -) First Information Report/ Preliminary Offence Report and its contents. p Offence by Authorities and Government Departments as per Forest + (Conservation) Act 1980. 1° Cognizance of offence as per the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. “* -3y Restrictions on the dereservation of Forests or use of Forest land for nonforest purposes. 2 9) Wild Animals etc to be Government Property as per W.P.A 1972. 10) Proceedings against persons guilty of offences under Forest Conservation Rules 2003 & 2023. 11) LP.C sections for the protection of Forest Personnel while discharging their duty. : wv Write in detail about “SERVICE OF SUMMONS TO WITNESS”. Q.N. VI Answer the following (Any Three) 30X3=90 6S 1) Write in detail about the proceedure to be followed while constituting the Reserve Forests as per I.F.A 1927. 2) Write in detail about the submission of proposals seeking approval of the Central Government under Section 2 of F.C. Act 1980 as per Rule 6 of the F.C. Rules 2003. 3) Write in detail about “What is an Arrest” and “How to Arrest” and after Arrest Procedure, Right of an Accused and duties of the Investigating Officer as per the provisions laid down under section Cr.P.C. 1973. 4) Write in detail about Complaint (Final Report) as per Section 55 of the W.P.A 1972 and its contents and accompaniments to be submitted to the court in the Wildlife Offence Cases. Write in detail about invoking certain Indian Penal Code Sections to Forest and Wildlife Offence cases. A Write in detail about the Duties and Responsibilities of Forest Range Officer. J Write in detail about “The Art of giving Evidence before a Court of Law”. Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VIII Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training, Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Forest Resources Management Date: 22-01-2024 Time: 10 AM to 1.30 PM Marks: 200 QNo .I Write Short notes on the following. 6X5 = 30 . Factors influencing increment 2 Achieving normality in forest ‘2. Soil Survey assessment in a Forest / Applicability and purpose of LTI plot cs Periodic blocks in a Shelter wood system .No. I Define the following and their applicability in management of Forest. 3X5=15 Nx Working Circle Felling Series ; Volume table 6 Sample plots 7 Stock Maps Q.No. III Explain the following 5X4= 20 1. Important consideration while fixing Rotation Zz Relation between Growing stock and yield B The common abnormalities in a Forest ~ The condition on which the maturity of tree crop depends and harvest is undertaken Qo. IV. Explain the following terms 3x5= 15 (Transition period > Working Capital 72: Selection trees . Mortality percentage 5. Felling cycle |. V Write formulae for the following 2x5=10 1, Hufnagles formula for Reduced area 2. Formula for glorious simplicity 3. Smythics Safeguarding formula 4. Howard's modification 5. Austrian formula for yield regulation QNVI Whats yield regulation? What are the different methods of Yield regulation? What method of yield regulation is most suitable for “Selection forests"? 10X1= 10 N. VII Lalculate the yield by Smythies safe guarding formula in the following Case 10X1= 10 NoofClassITrees - 31523 No of Class II Trees : 18114 Mortality percentage of Class II trees 7 15% Transition period- 26 Years FellingCycle - 30 Years No of Class I Trees in Coupe no 4 at the time of marking-2400 QUN. Vyil What is meant by Forest Management? Explain the peculiarities and complexities involved and objectives of management of Forests 10X1=10 Qnsx Write the procedure of “Revision of a Working Plan” 10X1= 10 b) What is increment? How and when the increments are calculated and their nomenclature? SX2= 10 mle a) Explain various types of Rotation recognized in Forestry. Q.N. xf a) Explain the role of National Forest Inventory in the process of drafting working plans. |) How does a working plan differ from a Management Plan? 5X2= 10 Q.No -XI|Write Short notes on the following 5X5=25 / Overlapping Working Circles ‘2 Working plan Code 2023 &. Control forms . PLW.P.R (- Inventory methodology Q.No .XIIfFill in the blanks 1X15 = 15 Zt The main object of 198Gpolicy was ___ rotation is practiced in Avenue plantations B Sumall the trees growing in the forest is known as A. Part Il of the working Plans contains } Felling Series is divided in to with the object of regulating cutting. fp Time that elapses between successive main fellings on the same area is known as Z _____ plots are used in enumeration survey 8. The material that a forest can yield annually in particularly is known as A. Inirregular forests the sign of normality is the proper distribution of __ 16. The basic component of forest capital is the Age at which CAT and MAI intersect indicates ‘The period which a forest crop takes between it's formation final falling is _ ~~ known as 12. The main territorial division of the forest generally bounded by natural features is known as }. The period of working plan under normal circumstance is 19. The purpose of LTI plot isto determine in trees without annual rings. sao Q.NoXHEExpand the following 2X5 =10 ae JB RET Species ‘A, M.O. ee ee ee Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VIII" Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Accounts & Office Procedure Date: 24-01-2024 Time: 10 AM to 1.00 PM Marks: 100 QNo .I Fill in the blanks with correct answers. 1X10 =10 --- Bill 1. The Advance Amount required for works is drawn through ~ 2 NDC Bill has to be rendered to the Treasury after drawing the Advance within a period of --------- days B. The full form of NDC Bill - =) 4. While transportation of Forest Produce belonging to private party they must have to affix - - for identification 6 All the details of works executed in raising of a plantatic in the --- 6. Karnataka Forest Account Code contains .. 7. Register of Measurement Book (MB) is maintained in .. (8 Piece work agreement form prescribed in .... 9. Amount utilized for Planting of PBs, Scraping, fire tracing works accounted i Cash Book 10. Amount collected towards sale of timber and firewood taken in to .. Cash Book ion to be recorded account of .. Q.No. II Define the following (Any 10) 2X10= 20 1. Administrative Approval 2/Annual Reports & Returns 3. Appropriation “Budget Estimates 5. Controlling Authority Disbursing Officers. <7; Measurément Book @/ Budget Lapse of Grant ; Receipts of Government . Service Book yz. Branding Hammers we 13. Receipts of Government ropriate answers, Q.No. III. Complete the below sentences with approP! 2X5= 19 A Scrutiny of accounts means to verify the and (27 Financial year begins from ....... and ends .. ‘ stds «3° Audit of Revenue & Expenditure account is done by «.......- Boe c and . are the three type of cash books to be maintained in RFO office 75. As per the forest account code and cash accounts in division office officer is the custodian of cash book QN. IV Explain the following (Any 5) 4X5= 20 1. Defalcation or loss of Public Money. (FAC-84)(Chapter-XXI of FC ) 2 Annual Plan of Operation (FAC-34) ; Cash Book Contents (FAC-73) (G4. MB & FNB (FAC-112)(FAC-10 & 11 format) = 5- Sanctioned Schedule of Rates 6. Custody of Money 7. Registration of Contractor QN. V Answer the following (Any 4) 10X4= 40 2X Write a letter to CCF for Physical and financial allocation of 100 Ha Advance works at the rate of Rs. 100000/Ha. Under CAMPA budget head. And mark a copy to PCCF (HOFF) 2/Hlow would you proceed to take over the charge of range (territorial) immediately after your training? What matters have to be verified in the field and office? What are the duties and responsibilities of the Range _/ Forest Officer? A. Prepare the APO for the allotment order in Annexure I 4. Write the cash book for the month of January 2023 for the receipts in nnexure-IL Seas a 25 Ha plantation estimate by using data sheet & Estimate format attached in Annexure III 6. Explain in detail about the annual stock taking of timber and other forest produce in a Govt. Timber Depot. ee Annexure-1 No: PCCF(HoFF)/CR-59/D1/BUD/2022-23 Office of the Principal Chief Conservator of ‘Forests (Head of Forest Force), Bangalore. Date: 02-05-2023 OFFICIAL MEMORANDUM Sub: Physical and Financial ‘Target for the year 2022-23 under the head of Account “4406-01-101-0-02-Flexi Fund-139 Major Works”. As per the report submitted by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kanara Circle, Sirsi allotment is made to Haliyal Division (Malnad/Western Ghat Area) for plantations works under the head of account “4406-01-101-0-02Flexi Fund-139- Major Works” for the year 2022-23 and Physical and Financial Target fixed is as below- Target already Fixed Particulars of Modelof | physical |] Financial Work Plantation | “arget | "2 | target (Rsin caf Mqhay oe | PF Lakhs) Creation of ANR(Model-2) | 100 52000 52.00 \ Plantations : Tyear Maintenance | np (Model-2) 60 34000 20.40 of Plantations ee Cane 280 | 32000 89.60 Bamboo 150 | 25000 37.50 Total ~ 590 ~__|__ 199.50 Conditions: 1. The allotment made is to be utilized for the purpose for which it is released. 2. All the condition laid down in the project is to be strictly followed. t sd/- Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (HoFF) Bangalore. Annexure-Il ing January 2023 Revenue Collected in Dharwad Range during January “Receipt | Amount] Name of the Particulars Number | (in Rs) Payer | 1000254] 10 Sri Kumar application Fees ~ er : Seigniorage value of 192 cum of firewood released | 03.01.2023 | 1000258 | 123500 | M/SKSFIC Ltd | from Dharwad and 153 cum | of firewood from Hubli | | a2 cee Sli 1 imac | Deposit | 06.01.2023 53000 | Converted into | Deposit INo 251/2020-21 Revenue _ “| Sri Ajit Kumar, Fine towards the FoC No 07.01.202 | arene | need Bangalore _02/9-2021 Deposit refunded to Smt Sweta 15.01.2023 23400 Kapoor as Bonus towards sale of Sissum logs in Kalk Deposit I No 283/2020-21 (Total Deposit Rs 26000/-) 15.01.2023 2400 20.01.2023 | 1000257 23.01.2023 1000258 28.01.2023 | 1000259 “Total 35 2500 525000 732345 | Deposit Amount converted to Revenue as 10% Supervision Charges towards sale of Sissum logs pertaining to ‘Smt Sweta Kapoor Sri Murali R., Hubli Sri Vishal Sharma, Dharwar LAMPS, Deposit I No 283/2020-21 (Total Deposit Rs 26000/-) Registration of Forest Contractor for the year 2022-23 Royalty towards supply of sand and Red earth to Dharwad Nursery vease of Tamarind for the _year 2022-23 and 2023-24, Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VIII Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Ecology & Environmental Science Date: 23-01-2024 Time: 10 AM to 1.30 PM Marks: 200 Give two examples of the following 2x10=20 ————— 1. Ecological indicators 2. r- selected species 3. Mutualism 4, Environmentalists of India 5. Water pollutants © Amensalism 7. Man made disasters in India 8. Greenhouse gases 9. Environmental movements of India 10. Biomes of the world Il. Fillin the blanks 1x10=10 1. Depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere is mainly due to, 2. ecosystem has highest net primary production 3. Steppes is found in - 4, Association of algae and fungi is known as ------------- Air (prevention and control of pollution)Act was enacted in --~ Bhopal disaster is associated with -~ - gas Bishnoi movement was led by ----------- lady 8. Ozone is found in -- -- layer of atmosphere -- species first colonize new habitat created by disturbance 0) The Sundaland biodiversity hotspot is found in archipelago i Define the following. 2x10=20 1. Ecology 2.Edgeeffect 3. Bioremediation 4. Smog 5, Biomagnification 6. Niche 7. Point source pollutants 8.Eutrophication 9.ElNinoandLanina 10. Mangroves IV. Write the full forms of the following 2x10=20 1, IPCC 6. PAN 2. HFC 7. DDT hg @ Bwvs 6) Neer @& SACON 10. CPCB V. | Differentiate the following 4x10=49 - Community and Population Ja Mutualism and Commensalism lydrophytes and Xerophytes / nary succession and Secondary succession A. Habitat niche and Trophic niche . BOD and COD / Ve Saprophytism and Parasitism . Thermal pollution and Radiation pollution i Biome and Ecosystem if Autecology and synecology VI. Write short notes on the following (Any 10) 2 Concepts of biomagnification and its significance \ Ecological pyramids and concept of trophic levels Nutrient / energy budgeting ‘4 Ecotone and edge effect in biotic community . Write a note on Kyoto Protocol. , Write a note on nitrogen cycle . Air Quality Index (AQI) and its assessment &, Greenhouse effect . Plant animal interactions . Acid rain . Noise pollution SRS 5x10=50 VAl. Answer the following (Any four) 10x4=40 1. Discuss in detail about environmental legislation in India ~& Write in detail about international conventions on environmental protection ; SQ What is ecological succession? What are the major types? What ecological succession found in KFA campus? Write in detail about types of pollution. Write your views about current “te f air pollution problem in New Delhi Write about ecological pyramids and give suitable examples Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VII Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management-Theory 10 AM to 1.30 PM Marks: 200 i) Give two examples of the following 2x10=20 1. Keystone species @ Extinct species of India 3. Endemic mammals of India 4. Ramsar sites of India 5. Critically endangered fauna of India 6. Biogeographic realms 7. CITES Appendix I species 8. Tiger reserves of Karnataka 9, Ungulates 10. Mega diverse countries >) Fill in the blanks 1x10=10 @ . is the chairman of National Board for Wildlife is the species diversity between two adjacent ecosystems and is obtained by comparing the number of species unique to each ecosystem. @ The term biodiversity was coined by oa pA @ __ isthe only ape species found in India. Y 3° © Biodiversity Act 2002 was enacted to meet the obligations under the --- @ Project snow leopard waslaunched in the year --~ 9, Cartagena protocol is about 8. .- ig a marine mammal present in India 9, COP 28 was held in - 10. EIA notification was promulgated under ---- Ill. Define the following. 2x10=20 PX Biodiversity _2/Carrying capacity _2. Flagship species /* Bthology : / &:Home range A. Endangered species ’7Gamma biodiversity Gene bank 2 Biosphere reserve Pp. Biopiracy 2x5=10 @ Write the full forms with their headquarters . BNHS 1. CITES 2, 1UCN BA frre 28 2 Z V. Differentiate the following ¥,, Western ghat and Eastern ghat . Home range and Territory 3. Alpha biodiversity and Beta biodiversity ae Asiatic elephant and African elephant '% Horns and Antlers 6. National park and Wildlife sanctuaries 7. Conservation reserves and Community reserves ._Ex-situ conservation and In-situ conservation ‘9 Endemic species and Threatened species 1p. Tortoise and turtle 5x10=50 5xio = VI. Write short notes on the following (Any 10) £0x5=50 Mega diverse countries . Conservation breeding (>: Ecological sampling techniques | Bioprospecting Types of biodiversity ~ Protected Area Network Conservation ethos of India . Ramsar wetlands in India 9. Musk deer - distribution, present status and ecology 14. Role of NGO's in wildlife conservation . Write your views about cheetah reintroduction in India I) Answer the following (any 4) 10x4=40 . Prepare a draft EIA of a category A project requiring environmental clearance from central government 2s Explain about man animal conflict, its causes and mitigation strategies % Explain about different biogeographic regions of India and their biodiversity 4, List out various environmental legislations in India in conserving biodiversity. Explain about people's biodiversity register Write about International Conventions concerning Biodiversity 00 Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VII" Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Biodiversity Conservation and Wildlife Management-Practical Date: 13-01-2024 Time: 3 PM to 4.30 PM i. Answer the following 2x15=30 a’ Describe the All India Tiger Estimation Protocol of NTCA-WiI in monitoring, tigers, Co-predator & prey in India V. Write in detail about camera trap survey and its use in population estimation of Tigers. IL. Answer the following 2x10=20 a. Write about Vegetation sampling techniques. b. Explain about Distance sampling and Occupancy Survey. we Rw etait Fe Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD VII" Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Training Second Phase Examination-2024 Subject: Natural Resources Management- Theory Date: 19-01-2024 Time: 10 AM to 1.00 PM Marks: 150 Q.No .I Fill in the blanks with correct answers. 1X10 =10 1, The continuous process of exchange of water from the earth surface to the atmosphere or vice versa by the influence of solar radiation or solar heat is called as 2. Minerals are..........substances 3. Humusis...product 4. FRI is located at.... 5. .sssud8 the study of description of rocks 6. A vertical section through different layers of soil is called 7. The proportion of.. and ....is called soil texture 8. The arrangement of soil separates is called wu... 9. Basaltis a........type of rock 10. 1.48 passive factor for soil formation QNo. I Match the following 1X10= 10 1. Sheet erosion a) 0.5-2 mm dia — 2. Rill erosion b) 0.05-0.5 mm dia < 3. Saltation ©) Subsoil ~ 4. Suspension d) Uniform removal of soil ~ 5. Surface creep e) Small trenches of soil (Manageable) - 6. Igneous rock f) Topsoil - 7. Metamorphic rock g) Sandstone ~ 8. A-Horizon h) Granite < 9. Sedimentary rock i) Tochange ~ 10. B-Horizon i) <0.1mmdia III Define the following (Any 10) 2X10= 20 Soil structure = B. Soil profile 3. Contour bund &, Organic matter . Humus SI 6. Bulk density & Soil erosion . Hydrological cycle 9. Watershed 10. Soil texture 41. Particle density - Wind erosion QNo. IV. Answer the following (Any 15) 2X15= 30 Aorist the different chemical weathering processes. \_*Alll productive soils are fertile but all fertile soils are not productive, Justify the statement. Differentiate between rocks and minerals os 's wind erosion? List different types of wind erosion, What is humus? Mention the importance of humus. _ What is importance of Soil survey? : How do you manage the saline soils? + Write the role of soil organic matter in building soil fertility, FE Properties of humus NO Write in brief about biological properties of soll us, hat is soil erosion? List different types of soil erosion. List physical properties of soil 13, What is drainage and what are two types of drainage? List the suitable trees for wasteland management 15. What is watershed? What are the types of it? Significance of soil science in Forestry? Sb GH What are the main objectives of soil and water conservation? i 0) 3X10= 30 .N,W Answer the following (Any 1 wy What is runoff? What are the measures to cue runoff? id minerals. Draw Rock cycle YE dir init thos of soil conservation. Explain importance of any one 4 What are causes of land degradation? Y eee 5. What is weathering? List di ; Leen anering? List different weathering processes and agents What is soil formation? Explain the fa i i i (A Winatis soll erosion? List il effects ofaoilerosion net Sour aNN 8, Classify the different types of degraded lands A. Write in brief about the ill effects of land degradation. / ¥0.What is carbon sequestration? What are the different types of carbon / . sequestration? 1. Importance of forests in carbon sequestration. Va Describe soil physical properties. Explain any two. Q.N. VI Answer the following (Any 6) 5X6= 30 Importance of soil organiematter in build-up of healthy soils in forest ecosystem 2. Define rock and minerals. What is importance of rocks and minerals in forest soils? Write the classification of rocks List the types of wastelands and explain in brief. ‘6 What is soil conservation? Explain importance of soil conservation with suitable examples 5. What is soil structure? Classify it and explain briefly about the importance of soil texture 4 Importance of watershed management approach in Indian situation 7, How do you reclaim saline and acidic soils? &. What is weathering process? List the different types. Briefly explain any two |g What is hydrological cycle? List the various processes involved in / hydrological cycle. Q.N. VII Answer the following (Any 2) 10X2= 20 ”. y- What is soil profile? Draw an ideal soil profile and explain about each horizon. Why is it important to study soil profile in forestry? ~ What is watershed? Give the scope of watershed planning. Classification of watershed based on size? Explain the components of watershed with diagram. 3, Write a detailed description of soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Explain the role of these properties on soil development. Vv Government of Karnataka Karnataka Forest Department KARNATAKA FOREST ACADEMY, DHARWAD. VIIIt* Batch 2022-24 Range Forest Officer Induction Trainin; Second Phase Examination-2024 8 Subject: Natural Resources Management- Practical Date: 19-01-2024 Time: 3.00 PM to 4.30 PM Marks: 50 Q.No .I Answer the following 5X4=20 a& Describe watershed with suitable diagram. What are the types of watershed? Z. Substantiate the different steps involved in wind erosion with a labeled diagram. Be List different types of rocks with two examples for each type. /\write in detail about different stages of soil erosion in order of their < formation. 10X3= 30 Qo. 11 Answer the following dure for measuring soil pH and EC. Name the / write the principle and proce: instrument and units used for the same. List out the methods used-for determination of soil textur procedure for soil texture determining by feel method. \ Draw a neat labeled diagram of ideal soil profile and describe about each | horizon in detail e and explain the

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