With reference to “Blue Flag Certification” consider the following statements: It is awarded by a non-profit organization called the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Recently, Palolem Beach of Goa received Blue Flag cert certification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to “Blue Flag Certification” consider the following statements:
1. It is awarded by a non-profit organization called the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
2. Recently, Palolem Beach of Goa received Blue Flag cert certification.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Recently, Indian Kovalam beach in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry got the Blue Flag certification. With this there are total 10 Blue flag certified beach In India

Golden Beach – Odisha
Shivrajpur Beach – Gujarat
Kappad Beach – Kerala
Ghoghla Beach – Diu
Radhanagar Beach – Andaman and Nicobar
Kasarkod Beach – Karnataka
Padubidri Beach – Karnataka
Rushikonda Beach – Andhra Pradesh
Kovalam Beach – Tamil Nadu
Eden Beach – Puducherry

Source: PIB

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