PYQ 2025 Q39 · RaahUPSC PYQ

2025 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question

Q39.

Consider the following statements: Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases. Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs. Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

B. Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

C. Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

D. Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct

Answer

A

Explanation

economy strategies (like recycling, reuse, reduce emissions by lowering energy use and emissions from raw material extraction and management. Statement I is correct. key aim of the circular economy is to retain the value products and materials in use for as long as possible. key aim would reduce the demand for virgin and the GHGs emitted during their extraction processing. In addition, the energy-intensive parts the circular economy should be powered by energy.The reuse and recycling of materials cut down the need for virgin/raw materials. II is correct. models aim to design out waste, improving Statement III is correct.