‘Eco mark’ is given to the Indian products that are
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- Apure and unadulterated
- Brich in proteins
- Cenvironment friendlyCorrect
- Deconomically viable
Explanation
The Eco mark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards to products that conform to a set of standards aimed at causing the least impact on the ecosystem. It was launched in 1991 to increase consumer awareness about reducing environmental pollution. Products are assessed based on their entire life cycle, including production, use, and disposal, to ensure they are environment friendly. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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