Three Rs and circular economy – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C, D and F are correct and explain definitions of the three Rs, their role in shifting towards a circular economy and the need for awareness and infrastructure. Statement E is false because reducing, reusing and recycling generally conserve energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to producing from virgin materials. Therefore, the correct combination is A, B, C, D and F only.

Option A:
Option A is correct since it captures all true statements and excludes only E, which wrongly denies energy and climate benefits of 3R actions.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it omits D and F, ignoring the circular economy shift and the enabling role of awareness/infrastructure.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect as it includes E, which is false.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it omits B (reuse), so it does not represent the full 3R framework.