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ffiI.Which of the following is not a characteristic ofAngiosperm Plant Cells ?
(l) Celluall :: (2) ChloroPlasr
(3) Centrioles (a) Large central Yacuole
2- Deficiency symptoms of an dc$ent tend to app€ar first in young leaver. It indicates &at
mum the element is relativcly imdile. Which one of tbe followiag elcmental dcficiencie$
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(1) Sulphur (2) Magnesiurn
(3) Nitrogen (4) Poassiurn
3. The final electon acccptor inth elechoqrsflnsport
t-, chain of respimtion is
(l) NAD+ (2) rAD
(3) Oxygen (a) Carbondioxide
4. The function of mRNA is to
(l) Carry amino acids (2) Transcribe genetic information
(3) Translate genetic co& (4) Store genetic infonnation
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5. Double fertilization in angioryiims involves ffiffi*
(l) T\ro spenn nuclei fusing with the egg and polar nuclei
(2) Fusion of two eggs with otit sperm
(3) Fusion of pollen tube wif*rovule
(4) Forrration of two zygots
6. The best time to collect seeds i#when &ey are
(l) Immature (2) fully mature but not disPersed
(3) Rotten "t" (a) Infested wi& pests
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(l) Dry andhotweather (2) Cold ard dry weather
(3) Whnn and humid weather {a) Windy conditions
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(l) {ncrease photosynthesis (2) Silence specific pathogen genes
(3) Enhance nitrogen fixation l (4) Accelerate flowering
9. The vegetation in the Rayalasec,op region is primarily EIHEI
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(l) Thorn scrub Etafif
G) fve#len forest (3) Grasslands (4) Wetlands
10. Wasteland reclarnation involveg....,
(l) Converting forests into urbis areas (2) degraded lands for productive use
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(3) Mining minerals from barrc,nlands (4) Increasing industrial pollution
11. Which branch of horticulture deak with fruit crops
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(l) Olericulture (2) Pomology (3) Floriculture (a) Arboriculture
12. Plant hormone Indole-3-ButyricAcid ffiLrm
GBA) is used to ,:f*Il/pt
(l) Prevent diseases (2) Enhance root initiation
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(3) Reduce transpiration (4) Iacrease flowering
13. Which plant is commonly propagated by rnound
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(l) Rose (2) Apple rootstocks (3) Banana (4) Pineapple
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(1) M9 dwarfing (2) Juglans regia (3) Oryza sariva (4) Zeamays
15. Hydroponics is often integrated with greenhouses H}}:H
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(2) Under shade nets
(3) In open fields (4) Without water
16. which of the following is not a distinguishing
feature ofplant cerls ?
{l) Cell wall made of cellulose.... (2) Presence of chloroplasts
(3) Lysosomes absent (4) Presence of centrjoles
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I7, Yellowing of older leaves while youag leaves prnain gecn indicates deficimcy of
(l) Nitrogen (2) Iron (3) Calcium (4) Boron
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18. In C plauts, frxation occurs m ilt''l*€r
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(l) Mesophyll cells (via PEP cnrboxylase) {2} Bundle sheath cells
(3) Stroma (a) Cymplasm
19. The serriconservative model ofDNA replication implies
(l) Botr strands are aewly
(2) Each daughter DNA has oue sld and one new strand
(3) Only the leading strard replicates
(4) DNA replicates only in cytoplasrn
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20. Wind pollinating (anemophilorxlplants typically exhibit t*jr'a
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(1) Sticky pollen
(2) Small, inconepicuous
(3) Large, brighfly colored
(4) Heavy nectar @uction
21. Seed dormancy caused by a hardaeed coat is best overcome by
(t) Cold shatification (2) Scarification
(3) Hormonal inhibition (4) Water stress
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22, Asomrnon technique for coltectilg seeds from tall forest kees is Eifigt
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(1) Drilling (2) Climbing and pole-pruning
(3) Budding (4) Micropropagation
2lil, Pathogens that can survive witt*ut a host are called
(1) Biotrophs (2) Necrorophs
(3) Facultative saprophytes (4) Obtigate parasites
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24. The predonainant frest gpe in Andhra Pradesh is
(I) Trqical wet ev€rgreen (2) Tropical &y deciduous
{3} Montane foroh (4) Mangrove
25. Prop*gation through tisctre culfi*belongs to
(l) Sexual propagation (2) Macropropagation
(3) Micropropgation (a) Hybrid propagation
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(l) Export ofcereals
-(2) Export of fresh and processed tuits, vegetables and flowem
(3) Export of pulses
(4) Export of livestock
27 T?re success of root regeneration in cuttings is most strongly influsnced by which
physiological factor ?
(I) HiEh carbohydrate neserves and hormonal balance
(?) Seed viability
(3) {*afveaation pattern ':"'
(4) Flowering stage of the motk plant
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2E. lffhich environmenfal factor most skongly influences successfrrl rooting in layerage ?
(1) Very low soil moisture (2) High humidity arcundthe rooting
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29. A criticd requirement for successful grafting is
(l) Alignment of cortical tissue
(2) Proper alignment of cambial lnyers of scion and stack
(3) Removal of all buds fiom s&n
(4) Use of genetically unrelated species
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30. Rootstock selection is importantbecause it influerces
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(2) Tree vigor, stress resistance and
(3) Only flower size
(4) Only plant height without bther etrects
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31. What is the role ofproducers in an ecosystem ?
(1) Decompose dead material "'r' (2) Hunt herbivores
(3) Create organic matter usingMlight $) feed on other organisms
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(1) Trap solar energy ','
(2) Eat other animals
(3) Break down dead matter an$..recycle nutrients
(4) Produce seeds
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33. How many biogeographical zo&f.*are in India based on vegetation and geography ?
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(1) 5 climate zones '.'l'
(2) 10 zone$ based on vegetation and geography
(3) 15 river system. ...,.
(4) t2 zonos based on vegetatigiand geography
34. What is India's rar* in the ature Coaservation lndex 2024 ?
(t) I't (2) | (3) 76th (4) tSoth
35. rffhich of the following is an endangered species in lndia ?
(tr) House sparrow (2) Bengal 'tiger (3) Cow (4) Domestic cat
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(1) Produces more wood (2) Destroys pests
(3) Absorbs CO through photosynthesis (4) Causes flooding
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37. Which is the first gazettd, biosphere reserve in Andhra Pradesh, known for its eodemic species
and Eastcrn Ghats ecosystem ? I
(l) Coringa \I/ildlife Sanctuary- , . (2) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
(3) Pulicat Bird Sanctuary (4) Papikonda National Part
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38. Naupada Coastal and Marine Miversity Area (ICMBA) is located in which district of H}IH
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(l) Vizianagaram (2) Visakhapaham
(3) Srikakulam (4) Alluri Sitharama Raju
39. Which protected area is knowa. {lbr conserving a subspecies of the lndian swamp deer
(Barasingha), adopted to hard ground and exclusively graminivorous ?
(1) Kanha National Park (2) Manas National Park
(3) Mudumalai wildlife Sanctuary (4) Tal chhapar wildlife Sanctuary
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40. In which year was the BiologicrlBiversity Act enacted in India ?
(1) 2000 Q) 2aa2
(3) 2010 (4) 20t7
41. The hardaess of watEr is primarily due to the presence of which ions ?
(1) Sodium and chloride (2) Calcium and magnesium
(3) Strontium and potassium (4) Potassium and nitate
42. Under which Section of the (Prevention and Conkol of Pollution) Act,1974 can a State
EIgtr Pollution Contuol Board
to induskies or persons for preventing or conholling
tr# water pollution ?
(1) Section30 (2) Section 20
(3) Section 33 (4) Section 21
4;l. Wbter with less ttran 1000 mg/l'6,ffotat Dissolved Solids (TDS) is classffied as
(1) Brine water (2) Fresh water
(3) Slightly saline (4) Moderately saline
8 (A)
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44. What is the live storage caperty (appror) of the Pulichinbla Reservoir ?
(l) 2oTmcft ...1. (2) 36Tmcfl
(3) 46 Tmcft (4) 80 Tmcft
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d5. Check dams, contour bund&$:,aod percolation tanks are associated with
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(1) Airpollution control
(2) Groundwater depletion
Watemhed water
(4) Industrial effiuent
Which tree species is comr8My recommended in watershed afforestation due to its fast
grcwth and soil-binding rooti t
(l) Acacia nilotica (2) Eucalyptus globulus
(3) Pinusroxburghii (4) Tectona grandis
47. The IntegratedWatemhed M&ragement Programme (IWMP) is implemented under
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(l) Ministry of Jal Shakti ":i'
(2) Ministqy of Rural Developnrent
(3) Ministry of Environm@, Forest and Climate Change
(4) Ministry ofAgriculture r
4$. Which law mandates th"t state shall constitute a Water Resources Regulatory Authority ?
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(l) Environmentat Protwfro*t Act, 1986
(2) National Water Policy, 2012
(3) State-specific Water Res0urces Acts
(4) Biological Diversity W:2W2
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49. The Andhra Pradesh, Wat"df*oa and Tlees Act (WALTA) was enacted in v&ich year ? tt-5jq
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(1) 1ee8 {2) (3) 200s (4) 2010
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50. Which gas is a major contributor to air pollution from vehicles ?
(1) Oxygen (2) Niroeen (3) Carboa monoxide (4) Helium
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5I. \Yhich poltutant is most associated with acid rain ?
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(1) Mdrane (2) Sulphur dioxide
(3) Carbqn dioxide (4) Ozone
52. The National, Air Quality I&x (AQD was launched in
(1) 2012 (2) 20t3 (3) 2014 (4) 2015
53. In a,n ocosystem, if dccomposcrs are removed which of the follorrriag processcs nrould
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most directly atrected fui*"l
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Photosynthesis (2) Nutrient cycling
(3) Food web stability (4) Predatorprey balance
54" Which of the following bestexplains the functional role of producers in an ecosysEm ?
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(1) They recycle minerals'iuto the soil
(2) They feed on dead organic matter
(3) They regslate predator population
(4) TheV convert solar enery into chemical energy
55. If clima*e change alrcrs &ti rainfall pattern of a region, leading to replaccmsnt of moist m&'ril
deciduous forests by scnrbleods, what tlpe of divemity is primarily impacted ? Hffi
(l) Genetic diversity I : (2) Species diversity
(3) Ecosystern diversity (4) Population diversity
56' Aregion is dcclared a biodiversity hotspot primarily basd on which of tbe fotloning siteda ?
(t) forest cover and @e area
(2) Presence of endemic speeies and high ttreat of habitat loss
(3) dense vegetation
(4) Presence of many exotic species
l0 (A)
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57. If a species found only in the Eastern Himalayas is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, and
climate change reduces its habitattange, what could be its next likely status ?
(l) LeastConcern ' (2) NearThreatened
(3) Endangered (4) Data Deficient
58. Which forest protection skategy,*ielps in community participarion for consewing local forests ?
(l) Joint Forest Management (JFM) (2) MonoculturePlantations
(3) Mining in Fore.st Regions '. (4) Wildlife Tourism Expansion
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59. Which tlpe of impurity in wat#'ib biologically siguificaut because it directly influences
oxygen demand and microbial f;rerrth ?
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(l) Carbonate minerals (2) Dissolved organic matter
(3) Iron and manganese (4) Suspended silica
60. Which of the following water-b,<igre diseases is caused by a protozoan parasite rather
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Cholera (2) HepatitisA
(3) Amoebic dysentery (a) rlphoid
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61. Which physical parameter of water most directly indicates suspended impurities and tlr;iEl
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affecs light penetration in reservoirs
(1) Colour (3) Odour (4) Temperature
62. Which of the best how forests reduce flood intensity in watershed areas ?
(1 absorb rainfall and down nrnoffthrcugh dense vegetation aad root networks
(2) They divert river channels artificially
(3) They store all rainwater permanently in the canopy
(4) They increase surface erost6ii, reducing storage capacrty
63, Chronic expostne to low-fuquemc,y industrial noise primarily affects which human system ?
(3) Nemous and cardiovascularsystem (4) Endocrine system
1l (A)
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64. A river basin project diverts water for intensive irrigation upstrearr, leaving downstream EIHE
villages dry. Which principle of itiitainaUle water ethics is violated ? HffiT
(1) Maxirnization of yield for ina{iediate gain
(2) Privatization of resource rigs$.,
(3 Equitable distribution and justice
(4) Precautionary principle
55. Which rmks are formed due to the'iteposition and compaction of &e remains of plauts ?
(l) Calcareous rocks (2) Carbonaceous rocks
(3) Siliceous rocks (4) Siltstone rocks
66. Rift vallcys are formed due to
(l) Faults (2) Folds (3) Joints (4) Foliations
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6?. lVhat is the another name of 'Black Soils, ?
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(U Podzol (2) Latossl., (3) Chernozem (4) Azonal
68. Which soil grown in humid areas rrnder rich vegetation cover ?
(l) Pedocols (2) Chesbrut soil (3) Latosol (4) Pedalfars
69. Which ofthe following are methods of alkaline and saline soils ?
tl) lmproved irrigation and soit' dminage
{2) D€creasing water and wet
{3) Cultivation of crops and platu-gfuing
(a) Keeping under fallow conditions and soring rain water
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70. In which areas afforestation is irqprtant soil conservation method ? EFffT?I
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(l) Glacial areas
(2) Semi arid and low rainfall re4eiving areas
(3) Very high rainfall receiving.rcas
(4) Cropped areas
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71. The village level forest committees also called as
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(I ) Wildlife Conseryation Connmittees
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(2) Water Conservation Corrmi$ses
(3) Land Conservation Con-E*ittees
(4) Vana Samrakshana
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72. lnRemote Seiuing Hyper Spectral Sensors ale useful for ffi
(t) To discriminate oae vegqtdion tlpe to
(2) To discriminate oae the another
{3) To extract vegetation not Hophysical information
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(4) To extract vegetation physical inforrnation
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173. Which of the following imtnrmsat is uscd to mesurc angle of stope normally
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(1) Hpsometer :;l'i (2) Altimeter
{3) Climometer (a) Gritingtape
?4. 'Form Factor'of trees is useftil:for
(1) To estimate volumc of standing trees
(2) To mea$re the height offites
(3) To estimate volume of felMtrees
(4) To measure *re diametertq$rees
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75, As psr rhc National Workhg *r Codc - 2023, who shall hcad a Forcst Working Plan ?
(1) F'orester (2) Conservator of FoIEsts
(3) Forest Guard *S (4) Deputy Conservator ofForests
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?6. Who are the imp<rtant stskeholder in the forest enterprise and management ? Hffi
(1) Wosdtsased lndusaies (2) Vana Samra*shana Saraifties
(3) Cttltural Values Pt0rnoters-'" (4) Forestlabour
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77. IVhich of the following is an exarnple of an igneous rrck ?
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{l} Lime stone (2) Basalt (3) Shale (4) Glpsum
7S. A b,reak or fracture in the Ea*h's Crust is called
{l} rold (2) Joirs (3) Fault (4) Lineation
79. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers leads to EI*:EI
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(2) Increased biodiversity
(3) Soil degradation (4) Alkalization only
t0. Which instrunent is commonlyusd to ureasure the Diameter at Breast Height (DBH)
of a tree ?
(1) Abney level (2) Haea{ltimeter (3) Calipers (4) Incranent Borer
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tI. Remote sensing is the science of obtainiag information about an obj*t without ;ffn"t
(l) Measuring it tsk*
Conacting it physically
(3) Using satellitc (4) Seeing it
(l) Numberof spectral bands (2) Size ofpixels
{3) Frequency of lmage capture (4) Band width of sensorc
&1, wi,eless communication in rorry is most essentiar for
(l) Treeplantation (2) Forestroadconstnrction
(3) Fire alerts and poaching (4) GIS digitilization
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t4. The Forest Management Information System (FMls) integrates
(l) Physical and human dara {2} Policy and legal acts
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data for evaluation ) Revenue and budgeting only
t5. Carbou stock assessment is part of
(l) Legal forest protection (2) Climate impact evaluation
(3) Timber pricing (4) Forest road design
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E6" Which forest prduct is uscd in pharmaccutical and cosrnetic industries ?
(1) Sal wood (2) Guo and rcsins {3) Snrdal wood logs (4) Mahogqny tirnber
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(l) At equal intervals {2) Randomly from clusters
(3) Byjudeemsnt (4) Bassd on sail typc
88. Which of the following is a m*in assumption for using regression estimation ?
(l) No relationship exists betiryeen variablel
(2) Yariables are
(3) There is a linear and pr@tltable rclationship
(a) Only nominal daa is
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89. The branch of forcstry that dsds wi& thcory and prastice of raising forest cmps is ##
(l) Forestutilization I (2) Agrofor€stry
(3) Silviculmre (4) Forestprotection
90. In the natural regeneration pry* seods of rcd sanders is normally dispersed througfo
(1) Waer (2) wind {3} Birds (4) Crravity
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91. The following tree is propagated through rhizomcs
(l) Bamboo (2) T€ek {3} Eucalyptus (4} Terminalia
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92. Forest water contains the foBqring chemical in highest ooncentration ffiffi
(1) Mso (2t (3) qo (4) FerO
93. Cutting back of grown up trp.€*,lo the ground level is known as
(1) Tending (2) $iagling {3) Coppicing (a) Brashing
9{. Tree species successfully Sf6wn on large scale in coastal sandy soils are
(1) Casuarina (?) Acacia (3) f,ucalf.pas (4) Azardiracha
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95. Fore*ry aimd at produciag flow ofprotection and recreation beneft to the community , '
(l) *gre foresry , (2) Urban forestry
(3) Social forestry (4) Environmental forestry
S. The wond Soeial Forestry was fulpronounced by
(1) Swaminathan (2) Jadhav payeng
(3) Westoby (4) Brandis
97. According to the National F orest Policy forcst area in comparison to the tohl mNf*]
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(1) la'd (2) 1/5th (3) l/46 $) trce
98. Ced&in aspects of theory and practice of raising forest crops, methods
of raising fiee Gops,
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F{'dTI their growth aod ater care up to the time of final harvesting is referrpd
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(l) Forest Mensuration (2) Forest Managernmt
{3) Forest Utilization (4) Silviculture
9. Vhich fudusry consumes a majolproportion ofbarnboo ?
(l) Dye 3s{'-qning indusary (2) Paper manufacturing industy
(3) Oil and bio diesel industry (4) Traditional medicine
fm. Which of the following is not qgrpc of social foresty ?
(l) farur foresry (2) Community foreshy
(3) Urban forestry (4) tndusrial forestry
l0l. which ofthe following correctly describes the uscs of santalum album ? EIF:ffi
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{l} Mainly valued for its latex iald gum used in adhesives
(2) Ifuoum for fragrant heartuood and oil used in perfumery cosmetics, medicines aad
religious riurals
(3) Cultivated primarily as a tree for livestock
(a) used only as a fuelwood species with no commercial significance
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102, Which taining institrtion is responsible for imp*rtiug formdational training to
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IFS probationers ? Hffi
{l) Forest Research Institusp fRf), Dehradun
{2) Indian Institute of (HFM), Bhopal
(3) Indiracandhi Academy (IGNEA), Dehradun
(a) lVildlife lnstih*e of {WU}, Dehradlrn
103. Grass is rich in
(l) Proteins (2) Star€h (3) Cellulose (4) Amino acids
104. Deficiency of rrhich Viamig,.-eauses anaerda ?
(1) Vitamin E (2) Y1tarnh D (3) Vitamin B3 (4) VitaminBlz
105. Biological vrctor of bluetonguc vins
(l) Mosquito (2) fibkg {3) Flea (4) Culicoides
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lffi. Which test is used to identi$'&e mastitis discase in cattle ?
(l) Widalt€st p) fetrauolium test
(3) Shcp cup test (4) None of the above
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107. How can you idattif a bas€d on the nature of its ventals ? BHP
(l) Broad veirtrals not extenxling across &c
(2) Broad ventals the belly
(3) Small and nanow venffilr
(4) Presence of loreal pit
108. A well-knowu autosomal abnormality at bir{h is
(l) Klinefelter's syndrome (2) Dov*'n's syn&ome
(3) Patau's syndrome (4) Tirmer's syndrome
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(r) RFLP (2) ?ffi. (3) HLADQAI {4) s?R
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ll0. Which nutrie.nt providcs the highest €oeryy content to animals ?
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(l) Carbohy&ates (2) prBteins {3) Fats (4) Fiber
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lll. Which method is commonly used to proserve gr*n fudcr for of seasou fteding ?
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{l) Composting (2) FermenEtion
(3) Silaee making t4) kip irrigation
tl2. Which of the following is a fdsupplement ?
(l) Terramycin (2) Vitablend (3) Zncbacitracian (4) Flavomycin
r13. l{hich contagious disease catcq ohronic iafection of tbe small intestine in cafiIe,
sbaep
andgoats ? '"'
(l) Johne'sdisease (2) Anthrane (3) Black quarter (a) Rabies
ll4. Which inscct acts as an importait biological control agent by preying on pest insects ?
(1 Braconid wasps (2) Temites (3) Leafhoppers (4) Whiteflies
115- what tpe of DNA commonly rsed in forensic identification ?
(1) NuclearDNA ;!
(2) Mitochodrial DNA
(3) Both Nuclear DNA and DNA
(a) Only RNA
116. Which af the following best defiiles regenerate ?
(l) To rotate crops in different plots
(2) To intoduce exotic spocies into a regicr
(3) To rsnew a forest crop by or artificial means
(4) To rcmove oldfees &ontlk forest
l1?. which ternn describes a speciasthat is not native to a specific atra? filr"}"rr [il
(1) tndigenous (2) Exotic (3) Coppice (4) Rotation
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118. lVhich branch of foresty deals witr th* cstablishmeirt" dwelopment, care and
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reproduction of forest crupa'ryccially timber ?
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{1) Dendrolory (2) Agroforestry
{3) Silviculture (4) Forest mensuration
119. Which of the following speci* is most suitablc for shelteftclt plantation in coastal areas ?
{l) Mango {?) Teak (3) Rosewood (a) Casuarina
120. Irdia's divers,€ climatic condi{ons result in which of the following ?
(1) Armiformtlpeof'forest ihroughout tre country
(2) Limited vegetatioa anrt{Srest typcs
A wide range of forest q&es and plant epecies
(4) Only evergreen forEsts
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121. Which of the following is N.*onsidered a topographic factor ? HSH
(1) Rainfall (2) Slqpe (3) Aspect (4i Altitude
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122. Red Seders is endemic to q,h&h regim of hdia ard bas high demand in dre international market ?
(t) Western Ghats (2) Southem Part of Eastem Ghats
{3) Himalayas r:'' (a) Aravalli Hills
123. Arabica gum is extracted froq wtrich species and is mainly used for ?
(2) Santalum album
{3) Tecbna grandis (4) Acacia nilotica
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(l) Acacia ailotica (BabuD
(2) Acacia chuadra
{3) Azadirachta indica (N
(4) Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
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125. In Forest Msrsuration Breast Height (Bt0 in India is taken as
{l) 1.30 m (4 ft 3 in.) above gpund level (z) l.s0 m (5 ft) above grcund levet
{3) 1.20 m (a ft) above ground,level (4) 1.37 m (4 ft 6 in.) above level
Wbich of the following instntteats is not commonly used for measuring thc diameter
or
gi*h of a *ee ?
(U Bark Gauge (2) Wooden Scale
(3) Callipen (4) Measuring Tape
127. Surveying can be regarded as tfte art and science of
(l) Map making (2) Wood measurement
(3) Soil analysis (4) Forest inventory
128' t{ow many links are present in a 20 m loug rnstric chain ?
(l) s0 (2) 200 (3) 100 (4) 20
129. which of the following is the basic definition of a brick ? mt"m
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(l) A natural stone block *ed,f-or building H*ffi
a) An block ofburnt clay used for building purposes
(3) A cemrnt block used ia conshuction
(4) A sm{ried block made of sand and lime
130. The portion of the road uscd by vehicles is called
(l) Berm (2) Sub-base
(3) Carriage way (4) Wearing course
I3l. The need for public awareness of ennironmental science arises mainly due to iEl'l-tr
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(l) Reduced scientific rmearch m;d.},t
(2) Rapid iadustrialization and population growth
(3) Excess agricultural prodrcdon
(4) Limitation of eavironmental pclicies
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132. Which of the following is an effect of long-Erm expccure to noise pollution ?
(l ) Reducsd blood pressure :
(2) lmprovd sleep quatity
(3i Noise-indtrced haring a to inner ear
(4) Shenglhenednsvous
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I33. Which of the fbllowing is a major source of thennal ?
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(l) Paprrecycling units (2) Coal-fued powerplants
(3) lYind snsrgy plants (4) Solarpowerpanels
134. Composting is a solid waste t?ahagement methodmainly useful for
(l) Non-biodegradable wastc ." (2) Biodegradable organic waste
(3) Metallic waste (4) Nuclearwaste
135. What is the main purpose of Enyirormental Impact Assessment (EIA) ?
(l) To increase industrial
ofproposed projects
(4) To assess economic rehrms onlY
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135. Which Drooess is rcryomible for trapping h€at in tr€ earlh's leading to global
milra
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(l) Ozone formation (2) Acid rain
(3) Greenhouseeffect (4) Fhotosynthesis
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137. Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlifo Sancruary is habitat far which of the critically endangered ffi";.rlqr
species ? EilTP
(l) Great Indian Bustard (2) Jerdon's Courser
(3) Slue Jay (4) Peafowl
13E. Which wild animal is typical oflndia's cold desert region ?
(1) Lion (2) Snow leopard (3) liger (a) Bear
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139. Oriental roalm ftrdistribution of wildlife includcs
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(l) southem Arctic and Lower Africa (2) North America, Eurqe and Jryaa
(3) Australia and New Zealand (4) India and Southem EastAsia
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I{}. Cold $sep$ are areas on the ocean floor where
(l ) Hydrogen sulfide, methane and other hydrocarbon-rich fluids occur Hffi
(2) Magrua erupts
(3) Photosynthesis takes place
(4) Water evaporates
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141. Keystone species are important @use they
(l) Always live in aquatic sosy$hms
(2) Mainkin the di venity and stability of ecosystems
(3) Have no ecological role
(4) Have no predators
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l{2. Tuberculosis in wild animals is primarily caused by
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(t) Mycobacterium bovis (2) Mycoplasma gallisryticum
(3) Salmooella tlphi (4) Brcillus anthracis
l{il. Bagasse is the fibrous residue leftafter extacting juice from
(l) Wheat (2) Sugarcane {3) Rice (4) Jute
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144. which animal-source food has the highest profein content ?
(l) Ees (2) Mitk
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(3) Meat (4) rish
l{5. What is rnain purpose of forest evaluation ?
(1) To clear forests for agriculture
(2) ?o increase industrial develgpment
(3) To rcplace naaral forests wjtftplantations
(4) To estirnate the value and condition of forest resources
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1,16. As pertheA.P. ForcstAct, 1ffi1,(Ammdment), a private p$Bons po*essing Red Sandem Wood
above what quantity (in kgs) ffist inform their stocks to the concerned divisional Forest Officer
within 180 days ? .'
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(1) 5kgs (2) l0kgs (3) 20kg$ (4) 25 kgs
141. WhichAuthority is primxilytr&ponsible for initiatiug the proccss of rccognizing forest
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ridrts under t?rc RoFRAct" 2006 ?
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(1) Gmm Ssbha
{2} District Collector ,.
(3) State Covernment ', "
(4) Ministry of Environmentforest ard Climate Charge
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l,lE. The administrative head ofAndra Pradesh Forest Department is ffitilTt
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(l) Principal Chief Conservffi of Forests & IIoFF
(2) Additional Principal of Forests
(3) Chief Conservator ofFoffi
(4) Conservator of Fsesb " ,
f49. The study of regoli*r is important in forestry because
(l) ft indicates rainfall Ftt€,fiu,
(2) It reduces water infilhatim
(3) It prevcnts aforestation
It determines soil fertiliryand root penetration
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150. The prirnary functions of grctextiles iu soil are
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(l) Separation, fiIfr*tior, rsinerc€f,l€nt protoction, drain*ge
(2) Decoration and aesthetics
(3) Fertilizatior and irrigation
(4) Weather forecasting
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