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2022 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q80.
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 provision for environmental costs in a government project/programme.
Answer

A

Explanation

Greenwashing is when a company purports to be environmentally conscious for marketing purposes but actually isn't making any notable sustainability efforts. The term describes conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound, without actually implementing meaningful environmental practices.
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