Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding the Bachat Lamp Yojana:

  1. Bachat Lamp Yojana is a program to reduce the cost of compact fluorescent lamps sold to consumers.
  2. The difference in cost will be covered by the sale of Certified Emission Rights under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.
  3. The program is implemented by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 & 2

  3. Only 1 & 3

  4. 1, 2 & 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Bachat Lamp Yojana is a program by the government of India to reduce the cost of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs, i.e., energy saving lights) sold to consumers. It aims to deliver CFLs at the cost of normal lightbulbs.

Statement 2 is correct: The difference in cost will be covered by the sale of Certified Emission Rights under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol. Statement 3 is incorrect: The program is implemented through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) by the India's Ministry of Power.

Keep practicing — related questions