The symbol 'ECOMARC' is related to which of the following ?

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Correct — B, Safe goods for environment. The symbol 'Ecomark' (spelt 'ECOMARC' in the question) is a certification mark launched by the Government of India in 1991 and administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is awarded to consumer products that are environment-friendly — i.e. that meet prescribed criteria for the least harm to the environment over their life-cycle. So the Ecomark identifies goods that are safe for the environment.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) Wrong — general product-quality assurance is signified by the ISI mark (BIS) or, for food, AGMARK; the Ecomark specifically certifies environmental friendliness, not overall 'best quality'.  (c) Wrong — the Ecomark has nothing to do with export status; it is a domestic eco-labelling certification for environment-friendly products.  (d) Wrong — the Ecomark does not denote imported goods; it certifies the environmental credentials of a product regardless of origin.

Concept: Ecomark is India's voluntary eco-labelling scheme, instituted in 1991 by the Ministry of Environment and administered by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Products carrying the Ecomark — soaps, detergents, paper, textiles, cosmetics and more — must meet specified criteria for reduced environmental impact across their life-cycle, alongside meeting the relevant BIS quality standards. Its logo is an earthen pot, chosen because it uses a renewable resource, generates no hazardous waste and represents harmony with the ecosystem.

State PCS 2021 Q30 — Environment & Ecology PYQ with Answer

State PCS 2021 Q30 — Environment & Ecology PYQ with Answer