UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements C and F are wrong because they dismiss key aspects of how globalisation and environment interact. Saying global supply chains are irrelevant for footprint analysis ignores the idea of embodied resources and emissions in traded goods. Claiming civil society campaigns never influence corporate practices denies many documented changes spurred by consumer and NGO pressure. In contrast, A, B, D and E correctly describe potential relocation effects, environmental clauses, fair trade and livelihood changes. Thus, the wrong statements together are C and F only.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect as it marks only C as wrong and ignores F, which also clearly misstates the impact of civil society on corporate behaviour. By omitting F, it fails to fully identify the erroneous statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it singles out only F as wrong and overlooks C, which dismisses the importance of supply chain analysis for environmental footprints. Both C and F need to be recognised as incorrect.

Option C:
Option C is correct since it identifies exactly C and F as false while implicitly validating A, B, D and E. It aligns with the understanding that global supply chains and campaigns both matter in trade–environment discussions.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it groups B, C and F as wrong even though B is a valid statement about environmental provisions in trade agreements. Including B among wrong statements contradicts how many trade treaties operate.