Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

View the full solved paper: GS Paper I (Set B)

Question

Identify the States in India that have approved Plastic Parks:

I. Uttarakhand

II. Maharashtra

III. Madhya Pradesh

IV. Jharkhand

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. A. I, II, III and IV
  2. B. I, III and IV only (Correct answer)
  3. C. II, III and IV only
  4. D. I and III only

Correct Answer

Option B — I, III and IV only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I, III and IV only.

Key Points

  • States approved for Plastic Parks under the Ministry of Chemicals and Petrochemicals: Uttarakhand (I ✓), Madhya Pradesh (III ✓), and Jharkhand (IV ✓).
  • Maharashtra (II) is not among the states with approved Plastic Parks.
  • Statements I, III, and IV are correct.