Region & Country (Mallorca, Normandy, Sardinia)
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
Option (a) correctly defines greenwashing.
Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice where an entity spends more resources claiming to be "green" through advertising than actually implementing practices that minimize environmental impact. It conveys a false impression of ecological responsibility to attract eco-conscious consumers.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2025
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q80
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Locational & Map-based
Type
Matching pairs
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
SEBI Greenwashing Prevention Guidelines for Green Bonds 2023
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