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?
Answer
The correct answer is A: Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I. A circular economy is based on reducing, reusing, recycling, and regenerating materials. Statement I is correct: it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing extraction, processing, and disposal.
A.Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I✓ Correct
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
Explanation
A circular economy is based on reducing, reusing, recycling, and regenerating materials. Statement I is correct: it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing extraction, processing, and disposal. Statement II is correct: it reduces use of virgin raw materials by promoting reuse and recycling. Statement III is correct: it reduces wastage by designing out waste from production. Both reduced raw material use (less extraction/processing energy) and reduced wastage (less landfill methane, less incineration) directly contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Hence both Statements II and III explain Statement I.
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