As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm GlobeScan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score?
A
It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon footprint
B
It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries
C
It is an assessment of programmes/ schemes undertaken by different countries for improving the conservation of natural resources
D
It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks about the meaning of the Greendex 2009 score, where India received the top rank according to a survey by the National Geographic Society and GlobeScan.
2. The Greendex survey aimed to measure and monitor consumer behavior in ways that impact the environment.
3. It assessed aspects like housing, transportation, food consumption, and goods purchasing habits across different countries.
4. Option (A) focuses on technology adoption for reducing carbon footprint, which is related but not the core definition of Greendex.
5. Option (C) focuses on government programs for conservation, which is different from consumer behavior.
6. Option (D) refers to carbon credits, which is unrelated to the Greendex survey's focus.
7. Option (B) correctly defines the Greendex score as a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries. India often ranked high in earlier surveys partly due to lower consumption patterns compared to developed nations.