Correct option is C
Sol: The correct answer is (c ) Chandrabhaga Beach
Key Points:
- The first beach in Asia to receive the Blue Flag certification is Chandrabhaga Beach, located on the Konark coast of Odisha, India.
- This certification was awarded on June 5, 2018, coinciding with World Environment Day.
- The Blue Flag certification signifies that the beach meets high standards for cleanliness, safety, and environmental management, making it a model for sustainable tourism
- The 12 Blue Flag-certified beaches in India are Shivrajpur (Gujarat), Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod (Karnataka), Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Golden Beach (Odisha), Radhanagar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Eden Beach (Puducherry), Minicoy Thundi Beach (Lakshadweep), Kadmat Beach (Lakshadweep), and Puri Beach (Odisha)
Information booster:
Blue Flag Certification:
- The Blue Flag certification is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators.
- It is managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a non-profit organization based in Denmark.
- The initiative began in France in 1985 and has since expanded globally to promote environmentally responsible beach management
