Question

Read the following statements:
I. The goal of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is to assess the environmental impact of products from a system perspective and to identify possible improvement strategies.
II. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is defined as a process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the likely impacts of a proposed project or development to define mitigation actions to reduce negative impacts and to provide positive contributions to the natural environment and well-being.
The correct choice is:

• A. I is correct; II is incorrect
• B. II is correct; I is incorrect
• C. Both I and II are correct
• D. Both I and II are incorrect

Hint:

- LCA → product-based environmental assessment.
- EIA → project-based environmental assessment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Evaluate statement I.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a methodology to assess the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle — raw material extraction, production, use, and disposal. It aims to identify hotspots and suggest improvement strategies. Thus, Statement I is correct.
Step 2: Evaluate statement II.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) indeed involves identifying, predicting, and evaluating environmental impacts of projects. Its purpose is to propose mitigation strategies and ensure sustainable development. Thus, Statement II is correct. Therefore, both statements are correct. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Both I and II are correct}} \]