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UPSC 2022: Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?
(a)Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
(b)Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
(c)Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
(d)Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
Greenwashing is a marketing/PR tactic in which a firm misleads the public by projecting its products or practices as environmentally friendly without substantial action; hence option (a) is correct. The other options refer to accounting practices, infrastructure externalities or government budgeting, none of which capture the idea of deliberate ‘false green’ advertising. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2022-question-80/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Environmental Governance & Legislation question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper 1, as Question 80. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Environmental Governance & Legislation.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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