The symbol 'ECOMARC' is related to which of the following ?

The correct answer is B. The question spells it as 'ECOMARC', but the scheme is ECOMARK, India's eco-labelling scheme for environment-friendly products. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) launched it in 1991. A product carrying the mark shows it meets environmental criteria across its life cycle, such as lower pollution, energy efficiency, or recyclability.

Why the others fail:

• A (Goods of best quality): Quality marks like the ISI mark (now the BIS Standard Mark) certify product standards, not environmental friendliness.
• C (Exported goods): Exports are governed by documentation and schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy. No eco-label is attached to them.
• D (Imported goods): Import classification is a customs and trade matter, unrelated to any environmental symbol.

Core concept: eco-labelling is a market-based environmental tool, linked to sustainable development and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. For Mains, it is a good example of how standards can push producers toward cleaner manufacturing.

Trap: Candidates who read 'ECOMARC' as an unfamiliar term tend to guess between quality and trade terms. Recall the scheme's environmental purpose and its link to BIS.