UPSC Prelims Marathon Quiz

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced the concept of categorization of industries as” Red”, “Orange “, “Green” and later “white” to ensure that the industry is established in a manner which is consistent with the environmental objectives.

The criteria will prompt industrial sectors willing to adopt cleaner technologies, ultimately resulting in generation of fewer pollutants.

Statement 1 is correct. Industrial Sectors having pollution Index score of 60 and above included in the red category of industrial sectors. Total numbers of industrial sectors under the Red category are 60. No Red category of industries shall normally be permitted in the ecologically fragile area / protected area.

Statement 2 is correct. There shall be no necessity of obtaining the “Consent to Operate’’ for White category of industries. An intimation to concerned State Pollution Control Board / Pollution Control Committee shall suffice.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The White category of industries (and not Green Category) pertains to those industrial sectors which are practically non-polluting, such as Solar power generation through photovoltaic cell, wind power and mini hydel power (less than 25 MW).

On the other hand, Industrial Sectors having Pollution Index score of 21 to 40 are included in Green category.