Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the history of forestry measurement in India.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The metric system of measurement was introduced in Indian forestry in 1958.
This standardised measurements across the country.
1947 (C): Independence year, but metric system was not introduced then.
1962 (B): Not the correct year.
1980 (D): Not the correct year.
Thus, 1958 is the correct answer.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the metric system was introduced in 1958, which corresponds to option (A).
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