Assistant Conservator of Forest and Range Forest Officer, Class-2 Syllabus (Main)

Overview

The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the syllabus for the main examination for the Assistant Forest Conservator, Class-2, and Range Forest Officer, Class-2 posts. The exam is descriptive and consists of five papers: Gujarati, English, General Studies-1, General Studies-2, and General Studies-3. Each paper is for 150 marks and has a duration of 3 hours.

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Paper-1: Gujarati

This paper, with a total of 150 marks, includes various descriptive and writing skills:

Essay writing on descriptive, analytical, philosophical, or current issues (20 marks).
Elaboration of ideas from poetry or prose (10 marks).
Summarization and comprehension of a given passage (10 marks each).
Formal speech writing, statements for media, letter writing, and report writing (10 marks each).
Translation from English to Gujarati (10 marks).
Gujarati Grammar (20 marks).

Paper-2: English

The English paper is also for 150 marks and focuses on similar writing and comprehension skills:

Essay writing on one of five topics (20 marks).
Letter writing, press release/appeal, report writing, and formal speech writing (10-15 marks each).
Precis writing and reading comprehension with multiple-choice and short-answer questions (15 marks each).
Translation from Gujarati to English (15 marks).
English Grammar, Vocabulary, and Usage (20 marks).

Paper-3: General Studies-1

This paper covers History, Cultural Heritage, Geography, Science & Technology, and Indian & Gujarat Economy. Topics include:

History: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Age, Bhakti Movement, and the history of modern India and Gujarat.
Cultural Heritage: Arts, literature, sculpture, music, dance, and pilgrimage sites of India and Gujarat.
Geography: Physical features, natural resources, demographics, and important geo-physical events in India and Gujarat.
Science & Technology: Awareness of IT, space, defense, robotics, and nanotechnology, along with cyber security, energy, and sustainability.
Indian & Gujarat Economy: Economic planning, public finance, budget, and inclusive development. It also covers agriculture, rural economy, food security, and e-technology in supply chain management.

Paper-4: General Studies-2

This paper is divided into four main sections:

Indian Polity and Constitution: Features of the Constitution, functions of Union and State Governments, distribution of powers, and the judiciary.
Governance and Social Justice: The role of civil service, NGOs, and e-governance. It also addresses poverty, hunger, health, education, and human resource development.
Ethics in Public Service: Ethics and human interaction, emotional intelligence, human values, and anti-corruption mechanisms.
Indian Society: Characteristics of Indian society, diversity, gender roles, and social challenges like communalism and regionalism.

Paper-5: General Studies-3

This paper has a significant focus on forestry and environmental science:

Forest & Environment: The relationship between forests and the environment from a historical, social, and economic perspective.
Silviculture: Principles of silviculture, natural and artificial regeneration of forests, and nursery techniques.
Agroforestry & Social Forestry: Scope and need for agroforestry, social/urban forestry, and the principles of Joint Forest Management (JFM).
Forest Soil & Watershed Management: Soil conservation, types of erosion, and the role of forests in soil and water management.
Environmental Protection & Biodiversity: Pollution, sustainable development, environmental laws, and the role of trees and forests in environmental protection.
Wildlife Management: Legal framework for wildlife conservation, management of specific habitats, and species conservation projects like those for tigers, lions, and crocodiles.

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