In October 2020, ______ Indian beaches were awarded the ‘Blue Flag’ certification by an international jury comprising eminent members such as UNEP, UNWTO, FEE and IUCN.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 8.
- An international jury made up of representatives from the following groups has recognized eight Indian beaches with the prestigious "Blue Flag" certification:
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
The beaches were:
- Padubidri beach - Karnataka
- Kasarkod beach - Karnataka
- Rushikonda beach - Andhra Pradesh
- Shivrajpur beach - Gujarat
- Golden/ Puri beach - Odisha
- Ghogha beach - Diu
- Radhanagar beach - Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Kappad beach - Kerela