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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2022General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ80. Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ?
Options
- A Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
- B Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
- C Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
- D Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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Correct Answer
A Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).