Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2016 · Environment · Question 3

On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?

  1. Ceiling fans
  2. Electric geysers
  3. Tubular fluorescent lamps

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1, 2 and 3

1. Ceiling fans — BEE has a star-labelling programme for ceiling fans to indicate electricity efficiency. Verdict: Correct.

2. Electric geysers — Storage water heaters/electric geysers are covered under BEE star labelling. Verdict: Correct.

3. Tubular fluorescent lamps — BEE also provides star labels for tubular fluorescent lamps. Verdict: Correct.

Since 1, 2 and 3 are covered, the correct answer is (d).

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