General Information Reviewer - Part 14

Practice 20 General Information questions for the Civil Service Exam (CSE), each with the correct answer and an explanation.

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Part 14 of our General Information reviewer has 20 practice questions in the style of the Civil Service Exam. Answer them in order, read the explanation after each one, and check your score against the 80% passing mark at the end. Questions and choices are reshuffled every time you retake the part.

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Sample questions from Part 14

Here are a few questions from this part. Take the full test to answer all 20 and get your score.

Sample question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol?

  • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
  • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  • Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Answer: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
The Kyoto gases are CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs and SF6. CFCs are controlled under the Montreal Protocol.

Sample question 2

The Philippine Mining Act of 1995 is

  • RA 8550
  • RA 9513
  • RA 7942
  • RA 6969
Answer: RA 7942
RA 7942 governs the exploration, development, and utilization of mineral resources.

Sample question 3

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in

  • Bohol
  • Cebu
  • Palawan
  • Mindoro
Answer: Palawan
The underground river is in Palawan.

Sample question 4

Deforestation refers to

  • planting trees in open areas
  • protecting watersheds
  • the permanent clearing or removal of forests
  • harvesting crops
Answer: the permanent clearing or removal of forests
Deforestation is the clearing of forest land, often for farming, logging, or settlements.

Sample question 5

Under the Philippine Fisheries Code, municipal waters extend to what distance from the shoreline, and municipal fishing uses vessels of what size?

  • 15 kilometers; vessels of 20 gross tons or less
  • 15 kilometers; vessels of 3 gross tons or less
  • 10 kilometers; vessels of 3 gross tons or less
  • 200 nautical miles; vessels of 3 gross tons or less
Answer: 15 kilometers; vessels of 3 gross tons or less
Municipal waters include areas within 15 km from the shoreline; municipal fishing is done with vessels of three gross tons or less or without boats.

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