UPSC Prelims 2025 · GS Paper 1 · Q9

Environment

Easy · Circular economy

Consider the following statements about a circular economy:

1. It aims to reduce reliance on virgin raw materials by keeping products and materials in use for longer.

2. It reduces overall waste generation compared to a linear 'take-make-dispose' economy.

3. It contributes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions associated with extraction and manufacturing.

Which of the statements given above are correct?