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Consider the following statements about Blue Flag Programme:

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Consider the following statements about Blue Flag Programme:

A. The Blue Flag Programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
B. Kasarkod Beach and Padubidri Beach are Blue Flag certified beaches from Karnataka.
C. India has the highest number of Blue Flag certified beaches in the world.

Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Answer Options:
(1) A and B only
(2) B only
(3) A and C only
(4) A, B, and C only

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Correct Answer: (2) B only

Explanation:

  • Statement A: Incorrect. The Blue Flag Programme is indeed run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), but its headquarters are in Copenhagen, Denmark, not Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Statement B: Correct. Kasarkod Beach and Padubidri Beach in Karnataka are Blue Flag certified beaches. These are recognized for meeting high environmental and safety standards.

  • Statement C: Incorrect. India does not have the highest number of Blue Flag certified beaches. Countries like Spain have the most Blue Flag beaches globally.

Final Answer:

(2) B only

For more information, refer to the official Blue Flag website (blueflag.global) or the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), India.

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