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Q96. Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?

Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing”?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound.

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Greenwashing refers to deceptive marketing or PR spin in which a company or organization makes unsubstantiated or misleading claims to present its products, practices, or policies as environmentally friendly and sustainable, while continuing unsustainable activities.

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The term is derived from 'whitewashing' (covering up faults or wrongdoing) combined with 'green' (environmental concerns).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q96)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2022 Q96

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 96 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (A): "Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2022 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "International Relations and Current Affairs" and micro-topic "Current Events". You can explore all repeated questions from Current Events in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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The term is derived from 'whitewashing' (covering up faults or wrongdoing) combined with 'green' (environmental concerns).

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