Consider the following statements with reference to Blue Flag Programme It is an eco label certifica...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to Blue Flag Programme

It is an eco-label certification awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators.
It is jointly operated under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation and UN-Oceans.
No Indian beach has qualified for this certification so far.

Select the incorrect statement.

2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

None of the above

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Explanation:

On the occasion of International Coastal Clean-Up Day, for the first time eight beaches of India are recommended for the coveted International eco-label, the Blue flag certification.

The eight beaches are: Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman & Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman and Nicobar.

Blue Flag Certification

‘Blue Flag’ is an international certification of environmental properties and cleanliness on beaches.
A ‘Blue Flag’ beach provides hygienic and clean bathing water, basic infrastructure to tourists and sustainable development in the area.
The ‘Blue Flag’ is a certification that can be obtained by a beach, marina, or sustainable boating tourism operator, and serves as an eco-label.
The certification is awarded and operated by the Denmark-based non-profit Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which sets stringent environmental, educational, safety-related and access-related criteria that applicants must meet and maintain.
It is awarded annually to beaches and marinas in FEE member countries.
Chandrabhaga beach located on the Konark coast of Odisha is the first beach in the country to receive ‘Blue Flag Certification’ on 5 June 2018.

Hence both statements 2&3 are incorrect.