Consider the following statements:1.Only about 20 percent goods are recycled in India.2.National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP) is a regulatory framework that makes manufacturers and producers responsible for the post-consumer waste generated by their products. 3.The Circular Economy promotes continuous growth and consumption without taking into account the environmental impact or the need for resource conservation.How many of the above statements are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Only about 20 percent goods are recycled in India.
2.National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP) is a regulatory framework that makes manufacturers and producers responsible for the post-consumer waste generated by their products.
3.The Circular Economy promotes continuous growth and consumption without taking into account the environmental impact or the need for resource conservation.
How many of the above statements are correct?:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. Only about 20 percent goods are recycled in India.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. NREP was launched in 2019 with the objective of promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns, enhancing resource efficiency, and reducing the environmental impact of economic activities. The Circular Economy is an economic system that aims to minimize waste and make the most of resources by promoting recycling, reusing, and remanufacturing.

Source: ForumIAS

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