Meaning of the term greenwashing
Question
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?
Options
Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
Explanation
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice where a company spends more time and money claiming to be "green" through advertising than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact. It conveys a false impression of eco-friendliness.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q80
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Ecology & Ecosystems
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
SEBI Green Debt Securities / Corporate Greenwashing Regulatory Alerts
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