Q441. In India, which institution is primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation of the SDGs and releasing the SDG India Index?
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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Q442. Identify the correct pair of the Sustainable Development Goal and its subject:
Explanation
Each Sustainable Development Goal is dedicated to a specific global challenge. SDG 11 aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. In contrast, SDG 5 focuses on gender equality, SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, and SDG 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions. Therefore, the pairing for SDG 11 is the only correct one.
Q443. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the SDGs:
Explanation
The Sustainable Development Goals have specific numbering. SDG 1 is dedicated to ending poverty, SDG 2 aims for zero hunger, and SDG 13 focuses on climate action. However, SDG 14 is specifically concerned with "Life Below Water," focusing on marine resources. "Life on Land" is the subject of SDG 15, making the pairing of SDG 14 with land incorrect and inaccurate.
Q444. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Statement I: The SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015.
Statement II: Unlike the MDGs, the SDGs are applicable only to developing nations.
Statement I: The SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which ended in 2015.
Statement II: Unlike the MDGs, the SDGs are applicable only to developing nations.
Explanation
The Sustainable Development Goals were introduced in 2015 to replace the Millennium Development Goals, which had guided global development since 2000. While the MDGs primarily targeted developing nations, the SDGs are universal and apply to all countries regardless of their income level. Therefore, only the statement regarding the replacement of the MDGs is correct, as the second statement is false.
Q445. Which term is most appropriately used by the UN to describe the period from 2020 to 2030 regarding the implementation of the SDGs?
Explanation
Recognizing that global efforts were not on track to meet the 2030 targets, the United Nations officially designated the period from 2020 to 2030 as the "Decade of Action." This initiative calls for accelerating sustainable solutions to all the world’s biggest challenges, ranging from poverty and gender inequality to climate change and closing the finance gap for the goals.
Q446. All of the following metrics are commonly used to measure a country’s progress on SDGs, EXCEPT:
Explanation
Progress on the SDGs is measured using indicators like poverty levels, maternal mortality ratios, and forest cover percentages. These metrics reflect improvements in social and environmental health. Conversely, increasing the production of ozone-depleting substances is harmful to the environment and directly contradicts the goals of sustainability and climate action. Therefore, such a measurement would never be used to show positive progress.
Q447. Find the odd one out among the themes of the SDGs (focused on the "5 Ps" shaping the 2030 Agenda).
Explanation
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is shaped by five overarching themes known as the "5 Ps": People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. These themes represent the interconnected nature of the goals. While economic prosperity is included, "Profit" is not one of the official themes, as the focus is on broad human well-being and environmental health rather than just commercial gains.
Q448. Natural Resource Management (NRM) primarily involves:
Explanation
Natural Resource Management is a holistic approach that focuses on how people interact with the natural world. It involves the sustainable use and protection of resources like land, water, soil, plants, and animals. The goal is to ensure that these resources provide for current human needs while maintaining the health of the landscape and its ability to support future generations.
Q449. Identify the correct statement regarding groundwater management in India.
Explanation
The Central Ground Water Authority is the statutory body in India responsible for regulating and controlling the development and management of groundwater resources. This is critical because India is one of the world’s largest extractors of groundwater, primarily for agricultural irrigation. Unlike the incorrect claims, groundwater is a finite resource that requires active recharge and management to prevent severe depletion.
Q450. Identify the incorrect statement regarding sustainable mineral management.
Explanation
Sustainable mineral management aims to reduce the environmental impact of extraction through recycling and the restoration of mined-out areas. It requires careful planning and legal oversight to ensure that mining does not permanently destroy local ecosystems. Encouraging illegal and unregulated mining is entirely contrary to these principles, as such activities lead to severe environmental degradation and the loss of natural capital.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 441 | (b) NITI Aayog |
| 442 | (d) SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities |
| 443 | (a) SDG 14 - Life on Land |
| 444 | (a) Statement I is correct, and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 445 | (a) The Decade of Action |
| 446 | (d) Total annual production of ozone-depleting substances for industrial expansion |
| 447 | (b) Profit |
| 448 | (c) Managing interactions between people and landscapes to sustain natural resources. |
| 449 | (a) The CGWA regulates and controls groundwater development and management. |
| 450 | (b) It encourages illegal and unregulated mining for rapid economic growth. |
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.