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OPSC OCS 2025 · Question 7 of 84

Consider the following statements regarding Blue Flag beaches in India: (2025) I. Blue Flag certification is awarded to coastal sites that meet international standards for cleanliness, water quality, safety and sustainable management. II. The certification is granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). III. In India, the Blue Flag programme is implemented under the Integrated Coastal Zone __________________________________________________________ Management (ICZM) Programme. IV. India has achieved Blue Flag certification for 13 beaches across 7 coastal states and 4 Union Territories as of 2025-26. How many of the above statements are correct?

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  1. AOnly 1
  2. BOnly 2
  3. COnly 3Correct
  4. DAll 4

Answer: C. Only 3

Explanation

Statement I is correct: Blue Flag certification is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches and coastal sites meeting 33 stringent international criteria covering environmental education, water quality, safety, and sustainable environmental management.…

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2025 GS Paper-I (Set D); answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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