निम्नलिखित में से किसके अंगीकरण को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए ‘R2 व्यवहार संहिता (R2 कोड ऑफ प्रैक्टिसेज)’ साधन उपलब्ध करती है?
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'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
(a) environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry · (b) ecological management of 'Wetlands of International Importance' under the Ramsar Convention · (c) sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands · (d) 'Environmental Impact Assessment' in the exploitation of natural resources
उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English
Answer: (a) इलेक्ट्रॉनिकी पुनर्चक्रण उद्योग में पर्यावरणीय दृष्टि से विश्वसनीय व्यवहार
R2 stands for 'Responsible Recycling', a certification standard for electronics recyclers. Recyclers audited against it show that they handle used electronics and e-waste safely for the environment, workers and data security.
- ✓ (a) The R2 (Responsible Recycling) Standard is one of two accredited certification standards the US Environmental Protection Agency recognises for electronics recyclers.
- ✗ (b) Ramsar sites are managed under the Ramsar Convention's own guidance, such as the Montreux Record; R2 has nothing to do with wetlands.
- ✗ (d) Environmental Impact Assessment is a separate regulatory process for projects, not the R2 recycling code.
Remember · R2 = Responsible Recycling, a voluntary certification for electronics (e-waste) recyclers; its main counterpart is the e-Stewards standard.
Sources
- US Environmental Protection Agency, Certified Electronics Recyclers ↗ “Currently two accredited certification standards exist: the Responsible Recycling ("R2") Standard for Electronics Recyclers … Both programs advance best management practices and offer a way to assess the environmental, worker health and safety, and security practices of entities managing used electronics.”
Question and answer: UPSC's official GS Paper I (2021, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). ·