ICT and environmental management – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C and E are correct because they describe major applications of ICTs in mapping, communication, regulatory enforcement and transparency. Remote sensing and GIS track land changes, warning messages reach people quickly, monitoring systems help regulators and open data portals invite public scrutiny. Statement D is false since ICT use can also increase energy demand and e-waste, and F is false because ICT tools are central to climate modelling and data analysis. Therefore, the correct combination is A, B, C and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it leaves out C and E, thereby ignoring the roles of ICTs in enforcement and open data governance. It restricts ICT benefits mainly to mapping and communication.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it includes D, which claims ICT always reduces energy use and e-waste. This is unrealistic, given the significant footprints of data centres, devices and electronic waste.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it encompasses the main beneficial applications while excluding overstated or dismissive claims in D and F. It reflects the nuanced role of ICTs as both tools and sources of environmental concern.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it accepts F and omits A. Ignoring A downplays a foundational use of ICT in environmental management, while accepting F denies the obvious centrality of ICT in climate research.