Q. With reference to “Green Deposits” consider the following statements:
1.A green deposit is a fixed-term deposit for investors looking to invest their surplus cash reserves in environmentally friendly projects.
2.It is a non-interest-bearing deposit.
3.Proceeds from green deposits cannot be used for non-environment friendly projects. 
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. A green deposit is a fixed-term deposit for investors looking to invest their surplus cash reserves in environmentally friendly projects. Proceeds from green deposits cannot be used for non-environment friendly projects.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Green deposits provide the interest to the investors in return.

Source: ForumIAS

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