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Eco-friendly technology provides greater durability of products.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Also known as clean tech, green tech and environmental tech, eco-friendly technology can help preserve the environment through energy efficiency and reduction of harmful waste.

For example bamboo is one of the best eco-friendly building materials on the planet. Bamboo has a high strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional durability — even greater compressive strength than brick or concrete. 

'ECOMARK' a symbol is related to ___________.

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  1. agricultural goods

  2. manufacturing goods

  3. goods of best quality

  4. goods safe for environment

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Correct Option: D

Only ______ % of net shown area is rain fed.

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  1. 60

  2. 40

  3. 65

  4. 45

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Correct Option: A

'Eco-label' issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India is represented by which of the following symbol?

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  1. An Earthen Pot

  2. A Raining Cloud

  3. The Green Dot

  4. A Mobius Loop

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eco-label is issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is represented by a pitcher or an earthen pot indicating that the product is not harmful to the environment.

Labeling of environmentally beneficial goods and resources extracted by more sustainable methods can help consumers decide which goods and services to buy product. Eco-labelling can encourage companies to develop green products and services and help consumers select more environmentally beneficial products and services.

Which of the following is true about 'Eco mark'?

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  1. It is a certification mark used to label sustainable agricultural products in India.

  2. It is an energy efficiency labelling programme under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

  3. It is an eco-labelling scheme of Government of India that supports environmentally friendly production practices.

  4. It is an eco-labelling standard of the International Organization for Standardization that supports environmentally friendly production practices.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Eco mark' is an eco-labelling scheme of Government of India that supports environmentally friendly production practices. There is a strong emphasis on cleaner manufacturing processes in the criteria used for the granting eco-labels to products. Presently the scheme is limited to household and some consumer products to meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of Indian standards. 

The products for which notifications have been issued for the criteria are toilet soaps, detergents, paper, architectural products and laundry soaps.

Eco-label is issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Construction waste consists of unwanted material produced directly or incidentally by the construction industries.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Mine tailings are generated after mining and quarrying.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

What is the significance of the earthen pot Eco-label used to represent 'Eco mark'?

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  1. It indicates that the product is made with organic ingredients like an earthen pot which is made of soil.

  2. It indicates that the product is not harmful to the environment like as an earthen pot which is made of soil and after its use is returned to the soil.

  3. It indicates that the product is not harmful for the consumers.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eco-label issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is represented by a pitcher or an earthen pot indicating that the product is not harmful to the environment like as an earthen pot which is made of soil and after its use returned to it the soil. It is not causing any harmful effect on the environment.

Presently the scheme is limited to household and some consumer products to meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of Indian standards. The label is known as Eco mark.

The products for which notifications have been issued for the criteria are toilet soaps, detergents, paper, architectural products and laundry soaps.

Which of the following is not an objective of the eco-label 'Eco-mark'?

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  1. Encouraging efficient management of renewable resources to ensure their availability to future generations.

  2. Encouraging proper management of chemicals to prevent pollution.

  3. Ensuring efficiency of energy usage.

  4. Protecting the environment and to make consumers aware of environmental issues.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Energy efficiency does not come under the purview of eco-labelling.

The main objectives of the 'Eco mark' eco-label are as follows-

  • Protecting the environment and to make consumers aware of environmental issues.
  • Encouraging efficient management of renewable resources to ensure their availability to future generations.
  • Promoting efficient management of non-renewable resources, including fossil fuels.
  • Encouraging protection of ecosystems and species diversity.
  • Encouraging proper management of chemicals to prevent pollution.

 Which process improves the efficiency of solid waste management?

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  1. Collection

  2. Disposal

  3. Composting

  4. Processing

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Processing of solid waste is a process that involves energy recovery from the wastes. In this nonrecyclable waste is converted into usable heat, electricity or fuel through various processes such as combustion, gasification, etc. Thus it is a process of treating solid waste which can be further put into use in any form or manner.