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?
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Answer: A. Statement II is correct: a circular economy reuses and recycles materials, so it needs fewer raw materials. Statement III is correct: it designs out waste in production. Both explain Statement I: less extraction and processing of raw materials, and less waste going to landfill or burning, both cut greenhouse gas emissions. So option A.
Watch for: Option B tempts students who think only one cause links to emissions; both lower raw-material use and lower waste reduce emissions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Wrong because both Statements II and III explain Statement I, not just one.
- C. Wrong because both Statements II and III are correct.
- D. Wrong because both Statements II and III are correct.
Source to check: UNEP and Ellen MacArthur Foundation material on the circular economy; NITI Aayog circular economy action plans
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