Q. With reference to Green GDP, consider the following statements:
1.Green GDP accounts for environmental degradation and depletion of natural resources while measuring economic growth.
2.Green GDP incorporates investments in both carbon-intensive and zero-carbon technologies while evaluating capital formation.
3.Green GDP excludes government revenue and subsidies related to environmental sectors to avoid bias in measurement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Green GDP adjusts traditional GDP by accounting for environmental degradation and resource depletion.
  • Green GDP differentiates investments into zero-carbon and carbon-intensive categories.
  • It includes taxation and subsidies related to polluting and environment-friendly industries to highlight fiscal policy impacts on sustainability.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)

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