Consider the following statements regarding the Blue Flag Certification:

Environment & Ecology ·Previously asked in JKPSC Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) 2025

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Blue Flag Certification:

I. It is an internationally recognised eco-label awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in Denmark.

II. The Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha was the first in India to receive the Blue Flag Certification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A. I only
  2. B. II only
  3. C. Both I and II (Correct answer)
  4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Option C — Both I and II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

  • Blue Flag Certification: It is indeed awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), headquartered in Denmark (I ✓).
  • Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha's Konark was the first Indian beach to receive the Blue Flag Certification in 2020 (II ✓).
  • Both statements are correct.