Q261. Under the EIA Notification 2006, which projects are exempt from the public consultation process?
Health, Environment and Agriculture: RAS Prelims MCQs
662 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on health, environment and agriculture are on this page, in 4 chapters. They cover human health, food, nutrition and public health programmes, environmental and ecological changes and impact assessment, biodiversity and conservation of natural resources, and agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry in Rajasthan. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
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Q262. Post-environmental clearance monitoring of projects is essential to ensure:
Explanation
After a project has been given the green light to proceed, it is essential to keep a close eye on its operations over the long term. This ongoing oversight is necessary to confirm that the developers are following all the environmental rules and requirements set during the approval phase. By tracking the project’s performance, authorities can ensure that any unforeseen impacts are addressed and that the surrounding environment remains protected.
Q263. Identify the incorrect statement regarding EIA.
Explanation
While assessing potential impacts is a powerful way to manage environmental risks, it cannot provide a total assurance that no harm will ever occur. Instead, the process serves as a framework for identifying likely problems and exploring alternatives. It allows for public participation and provides decision-makers with the information they need to balance economic goals with the long-term health of the environment and the well-being of local communities.
Q264. Match List I with List II regarding EIA steps and their objectives:
| EIA Step | Objective |
|---|---|
| A. Screening | i. Establishes the existing environmental conditions of the site |
| B. Scoping | ii. Determines if a project requires an EIA and at what level |
| C. Baseline Study | iii. Final review of the EIA report before decision making |
| D. Appraisal | iv. Identifies key issues and parameters to be investigated |
Explanation
The process of evaluating environmental impacts involves several logical steps. First, it is determined if a project needs an assessment at all. Then, the most important issues to be studied are identified. Next, information is gathered about the existing state of the environment. Finally, all the collected information is reviewed by experts to make a recommendation on whether the project should be allowed to go ahead under specific conditions.
Q265. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) differs from EIA primarily because SEA is applied to:
Explanation
While traditional assessments focus on individual projects, a more comprehensive approach is used for broader initiatives. This type of evaluation is applied to government policies, regional plans, and large-scale programs before they are even translated into specific projects. By considering the environmental implications at this higher level of decision-making, it is possible to integrate sustainability into the very foundation of development and avoid the cumulative impacts of multiple activities.
Q266. The principal bench of the National Green Tribunal is located in:
Explanation
The specialized tribunal for environmental cases operates through several locations across India to ensure accessibility. However, its main headquarters and most important administrative center are located in the national capital. This central bench oversees the operations of the entire organization and handles some of the most complex and significant cases. Additional regional offices are located in other major cities to handle matters within their respective areas of jurisdiction and geographic zones.
Q267. NGT is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but is guided by the principles of:
Explanation
The environmental tribunal has more flexibility than traditional civil courts and is not restricted by some of the standard legal procedures. Instead, its decisions are informed by the fundamental principles of fairness and the right to be heard. This approach allows the body to focus on the technical and scientific aspects of environmental cases while ensuring that all parties are treated equitably and that justice is served in a timely and effective manner.
Q268. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The NGT has the power to hear cases related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Reason (R): The NGT was created for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
Assertion (A): The NGT has the power to hear cases related to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Reason (R): The NGT was created for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection.
Explanation
A specialized environmental court was created to provide a dedicated space for resolving disputes related to the protection of nature. While it has broad authority over many national environmental laws, its jurisdiction does not include all of them. Specifically, cases involving the protection of wild animals and birds are handled by separate legal systems.
Q269. Under the NGT Act, appeals against the decisions of the NGT can be filed before the:
Explanation
When a party is dissatisfied with a final decision made by the environmental tribunal, there is a specific legal path for seeking a further review. Because of the high status and expertise of the tribunal, its orders cannot be challenged in lower or intermediate courts. Instead, any appeal must be filed directly with the highest judicial authority in the country. This ensures that significant environmental matters are given the ultimate level of legal consideration.
Q270. The NGT Act mandates the disposal of applications or appeals finally within how many months of filing?
Explanation
One of the main reasons for creating a specialized environmental court was to ensure that cases are resolved much more quickly than in the traditional legal system. The law that established the tribunal includes a clear requirement for all applications and appeals to be finalized within a specific period. This six-month goal helps to prevent long delays, which are particularly harmful in environmental matters where damage can be irreversible if not addressed promptly.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 261 | (a) Category ‘B2’ projects |
| 262 | (c) Compliance with environmental conditions |
| 263 | (a) Guarantees that no damage will occur |
| 264 | (d) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 265 | (b) Policies, plans, and broader programs |
| 266 | (d) New Delhi |
| 267 | (a) Natural Justice |
| 268 | (d) A is false but R is true. |
| 269 | (b) Supreme Court of India |
| 270 | (b) 6 months |
Key facts from Health, Environment and Agriculture
- The RPSC General Science syllabus includes human health and nutrition, environmental change, biodiversity and the agriculture of Rajasthan.
- Health questions pair a deficiency or a programme with its cause or target, for example iron with anaemia.
- Environment questions cover ecosystems, pollutants, laws and treaties, including carbon markets.
- Rajasthan agriculture questions deal with dryland farming, crops of the arid zones and the State’s agro-climatic zones.
- Science and technology, policies and defence are on the Science and Technology page.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Health, Environment and Agriculture?
This page has 662 practice MCQs on Health, Environment and Agriculture. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does this set cover?
Four chapters: human health, food, nutrition and public health programmes; environmental and ecological changes and their impact assessment; biodiversity, conservation of natural resources and sustainable development; and agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry in Rajasthan.
Are health, environment and agriculture part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The General Knowledge and General Science paper includes human health, nutrition, environment, biodiversity and the agriculture sector of Rajasthan, so these topics can be asked every year.
How can I revise this part of the syllabus?
Make short lists of deficiency diseases, pollutants, laws and treaties, and Rajasthan crops and zones. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations of the misses and revisit the lists after a few days.