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General Knowledge MCQ — 15 Practice Questions with Answers

General Knowledge is a Environment & Ecology topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style General Knowledge multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

Practice 15 General Knowledge multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

15 Questions Environment & Ecology

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Practice Questions

Q1. In Delhi, from 1st April, 2018;which of the following standard for automobiles was implemented ?

A BS-IV
B BS-V
C BS-VI Correct
D BS-III

Explanation

A Government of India PIB release says BS-VI grade auto fuels in NCT Delhi were advanced to 01.04.2018. The same release notes the shift was directly from BS-IV to BS-VI, skipping BS-V, so option C is correct.

Q2. Which of the following combination is wrong ?

A Tiggywinkles wildlife sanctuary – U.K.
B Koala wildlife sanctuary - Australia
C Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary -- Thailand
D Sanwild wildlife sanctuary - U.S.A. Correct

Explanation

The verified location of SanWild is Limpopo, South Africa, not the U.S.A. Because the question asks for the wrong combination, the SanWild-U.S.A. pair in option D is the correct choice.

Q3. Seetamata Sanctuary in Rajasthan is famous for -

A Black Deer
B Flying Squirrel Correct
C Crane
D Lion

Explanation

The official zonal master plan for Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary records that it has the largest viable population of flying squirrel in Rajasthan. Therefore the sanctuary is best known in this question for the flying squirrel, making option B correct.

Q4. According to the forest policy, how much percentage of area should come under forest ?

A 20%
B 33% Correct
C 25%
D 15%

Explanation

The National Forest Policy sets the national goal of keeping at least one-third of the country's total land area under forest or tree cover. One-third is about 33%, so option B is correct.

Q5. Select the correct pair regarding official hashtag (#) of UNEP and host country of global celebration of the World Environment Day 2025.

A LandRestoration – Denmark
B ForTheLifeofEarth – India
C BeatPlasticPollution – Republic of Korea Correct
D GenerationRestoration – Saudi Arabia

Explanation

UNEP reported that World Environment Day 2025 was marked under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea's Jeju Province. This matches the pair given in option C. Therefore option C is correct.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 15 General Knowledge practice MCQs available on Aspirant Academy, with detailed answers and explanations for each question.
Are answers and explanations provided for General Knowledge MCQs?
Yes, every General Knowledge question comes with the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.
How is General Knowledge relevant to the RAS/RPSC exam?
General Knowledge falls under the Environment & Ecology section of the RAS/RPSC syllabus. It is a frequently tested area and regular practice with these MCQs will strengthen your preparation.
Can I practice General Knowledge questions in Hindi?
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