gs1easy
As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm GlobeScan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score?
- A.It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon footprint
- B.It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries
- C.It is an assessment of programmes/ schemes undertaken by different countries for improving the conservation of natural resources
- D.It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: B. It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries
The Greendex score specifically measures how environmentally friendly consumer behavior is across different nations. It was developed by National Geographic and GlobeScan to assess how consumers' purchasing and consumption habits contribute to environmental sustainability. Higher scores indicate more sustainable consumer practices.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010