Which of the following statements about Ecomark is/are correct? 1. E

Which of the following statements about Ecomark is/are correct?

  • 1. Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standard for the product conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on ecosystem.
  • 2. The purpose of the mark is to increase awareness among the consumers towards reducing environmental impact.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
The correct option is B, stating that statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
The Ecomark scheme in India is a certification system for products that are environmentally friendly, managed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Its purpose includes raising consumer awareness about environmental issues.
Statement 1: Ecomark is indeed a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for products that meet certain environmental criteria designed to have the least impact on the ecosystem. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: A primary purpose of the Ecomark scheme is to encourage consumers to purchase environmentally preferable products, thereby increasing awareness among consumers towards reducing environmental impact. This statement is correct.
The question asks to select the correct answer using the code, and option B corresponds to “1 and 2 only”.