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.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q31. Consider the following statements regarding communicable diseases: I. Dengue is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. II. Typhoid is a waterborne viral infection. III. Cholera causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. IV. Rabies affects the central nervous system. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Dengue is indeed transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and cholera is characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration. Rabies is a viral infection that fatally attacks the central nervous system. However, typhoid is a bacterial infection, not a viral one, caused by Salmonella typhi. Understanding these pathogen types is essential for the correct diagnosis and public health management of communicable diseases.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q32. The initial intensive phase of tuberculosis treatment under DOTS typically lasts for:
Explanation
The standard treatment for tuberculosis under the DOTS strategy is divided into two phases. The initial intensive phase typically lasts for two months and involves the use of multiple potent anti-TB drugs to rapidly kill the majority of the bacilli. This phase is followed by a longer continuation phase designed to eliminate any remaining dormant bacteria and ensure a complete cure.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q33. Type 1 Diabetes is fundamentally characterized by:
Explanation
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q34. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
Public Health Programme/Initiative
Target/Objective
A. Mission Indradhanush
i. Mental health care access
B. Poshan Abhiyan
ii. Universal health coverage and financial protection
C. NMHP
iii. Full immunization of children and pregnant women
D. Ayushman Bharat
iv. Eradication of malnutrition
Explanation
Mission Indradhanush focuses on the full immunization of children and pregnant women. Poshan Abhiyan is the flagship program aimed at eradicating malnutrition in India. The National Mental Health Programme ensures access to mental healthcare, while Ayushman Bharat provides universal health coverage and financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures for the most vulnerable sections of the population.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q35. Stigma associated with mental health disorders often leads to:
Explanation
Social stigma surrounding mental health often creates a significant barrier to care, as individuals may feel ashamed or fear discrimination. This stigma frequently leads to delayed treatment-seeking behavior, which can worsen the prognosis of the disorder. Furthermore, it often results in social isolation, as affected individuals might withdraw from community activities, further impacting their emotional well-being and recovery process.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q36. The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) under the National Health Mission aims primarily to:
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission. Its primary objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women. The scheme provides a cash incentive to eligible women who choose to give birth in a government or accredited private health facility, ensuring they receive professional medical care.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q37. The month of September is celebrated annually in India under the Poshan Abhiyan as:
Explanation
Every year, the month of September is observed as Rashtriya Poshan Maah in India to emphasize the importance of nutrition. This initiative involves a series of activities aimed at creating awareness about healthy eating habits, maternal and child nutrition, and the prevention of anaemia. It encourages community participation to ensure that nutritional goals are met through a collective social movement.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q38. Eligibility for beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is based primarily on:
Explanation
Eligibility for the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is determined using specific socio-economic criteria from the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011. This database identifies vulnerable households based on deprivation indicators in rural areas and specific occupational categories in urban areas. This targeted approach ensures that the benefits of the health cover reach the most economically disadvantaged and needy families across India.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q39. Essential amino acids are defined as those that:
Explanation
Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own or cannot produce in sufficient quantities to meet its metabolic needs. Therefore, they must be obtained through dietary sources. There are nine essential amino acids for humans, and a diet lacking these can impair protein synthesis, affecting tissue repair, enzyme production, and overall health and development.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q40. A goitre is a physical manifestation of the enlargement of the thyroid gland, most commonly due to a lack of dietary:
Explanation
Iodine is an essential trace element required for the production of thyroid hormones, which control various metabolic processes. When dietary iodine intake is insufficient, the thyroid gland compensates by enlarging its size to capture as much iodine as possible from the blood. This resulting swelling in the neck is known as a goitre, a common indicator of iodine deficiency.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(b) I, III and IV only
32
(b) 2 months
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(a) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
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(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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(a) Delayed treatment seeking and social isolation
36
(d) Promoting institutional delivery to reduce mortality
37
(b) Rashtriya Poshan Maah
38
(c) SECC 2011 database criteria
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(d) Amino acids that must be obtained through the diet
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(b) Iodine
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.
