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Q78 (IAS/2016) Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Conservation › Energy-efficient technologies Official Key

On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Your answer: —  Âˇ  Correct: D
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The correct answer is option D (1, 2 and 3) because the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label applies to all three appliances mentioned.

BEE 5 star rated Air conditioners and ceiling fans[1] confirm that ceiling fans carry the BEE Star Label. BEE 5 star rated electric geysers[2] establish that electric geysers are covered under the labeling program. An energy labelling programme for appliances was launched in 2006, and comparative star-based labelling has been introduced for fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, and distribution transformers.[3] This confirms that tubular fluorescent lamps (tubelights) are also part of the BEE Star labeling scheme.

BEE stands for Bureau of Energy Efficiency. These ratings are printed on the product package as stars. Higher stars indicate that the appliance uses less energy and electricity.[4] The star rating system helps consumers make informed choices about energy-efficient appliances. Since all three appliances—ceiling fans, electric geysers, and tubular fluorescent lamps—are covered under the BEE Star Label program, option D is correct.

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  1. [1] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/422921488948129217/pdf/113214-WP-P147807-Utility-Scale-Opportunities-PUBLIC.pdf
  2. [2] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/422921488948129217/pdf/113214-WP-P147807-Utility-Scale-Opportunities-PUBLIC.pdf
  3. [3] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
  4. [4] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 12: Understanding Markets > Let's see what each of these labels mean: > p. 269
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Q. On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluo…
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Origin: Books + Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 3.3/10 ¡ 6.7/10
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This question rewards 'observation' over 'rote learning'. You see these star stickers on fans and geysers in electrical shops daily. Standard books list the scheme and a few examples, but common sense regarding 'high-consumption household items' solves the rest.

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Does the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Label apply to ceiling fans in India?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"BEE 5 star rated Air conditioners and ceiling fans;"
Why this source?
  • Explicitly lists 'ceiling fans' alongside other appliances as 'BEE 5 star rated', indicating the BEE Star rating applies to ceiling fans.
  • Uses the same 'BEE 5 star' phrasing that denotes the BEE star-label program for appliances.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"BEE notifies Schedule for EE labelling of each appliance BEE implements Labeling program"
Why this source?
  • States that BEE notifies schedules for energy-efficiency labelling of each appliance and implements the labeling program.
  • Supports that BEE is the authority that would include appliances like ceiling fans under its label schedules.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 12: Understanding Markets > Let's see what each of these labels mean: > p. 269
Strength: 5/5
“• Just like FSSAI, there is Indian Standards Institution (ISI) Mark issued by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). This symbol is generally present on electrical appliances, construction materials, automotive tires, paper, etc. This ensures quality and that the product is safe to use.• Similarly, AGMARK (Ag for agriculture) is the certification mark for agricultural products like vegetables, fruits, cereals, pulses, spices, honey, etc.• Electronics items like TVs, laptops, air conditioners, etc. have BEE STAR rating. BEE stands for Bureau of Energy Efficiency. These ratings are printed on the product package as stars. Higher stars indicate that the appliance uses less energy and electricity.”
Why relevant

States that electronics items like TVs, laptops, air conditioners, etc. have BEE STAR rating, establishing a pattern that electrical appliances receive BEE star labels.

How to extend

A student could note ceiling fans are common electrical appliances and therefore check BEE's official product lists to see if fans are included under 'appliances' that receive star ratings.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
Strength: 4/5
“• An energy labelling programme for appliances was launched in 2006, and comparative star-based labelling has been introduced for fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, and distribution transformers. The labels provide information about the energy consumption of an appliance, and thus enable consumers to make informed decisions.”
Why relevant

Gives a specific list of appliances (fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, distribution transformers) covered when the star-based labelling programme was launched.

How to extend

Use this concrete list to reason that items explicitly named received labels initially—so verify whether ceiling fans were later added by comparing historical and current BEE product lists.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.14. PROMOTION OF ENERGY SAVING DEVICES > p. 315
Strength: 3/5
“• The Bureau of Energy efficiency has introduced "The Bachat Lamp Yojana", a programme under which households may exchange incandescent lamps for CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) using clean development mechanism (CDM) credits to equate Purchase bill. : i• Some states have made mandatory the installation of solar water heaters in hospitals, hotels and large government and commercial buildings. Subsidy is provided for installation of solar water heaters in residential buildings.”
Why relevant

Describes BEE-led energy-efficiency programmes (e.g., lamp exchange schemes), showing BEE targets specific lighting and appliance categories through targeted schemes.

How to extend

Suggests BEE focuses on particular product categories (lamps, major appliances); a student could infer fans might be targeted separately and therefore search for any fan-specific BEE initiatives or updates.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.11 ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE > p. 313
Strength: 3/5
“ENVIRONMENT By 30-40%. Compliance with ECBC norms is voluntary at present but is expected to soon become mandatory. 0000 00 • Ministry of Power in 2021 also started rating net-zero buildings with its Shunya scheme where the BEE gives certification of net-zero buildings. This is given if the buildings can offset their building energy requirements with renewable energy.”
Why relevant

Notes the BEE provides building-level certifications (net-zero ratings), indicating BEE's mandate extends beyond just a fixed initial appliance list to broader energy-efficiency ratings and certifications.

How to extend

Implies BEE can expand scope; a student could therefore check whether the star-labelling scope has been expanded to include additional appliances such as ceiling fans.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 26: Institutions and Measures > 26.4 ECO MARK > p. 377
Strength: 2/5
“• The government scheme of labeling of environment friendly products to provide accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Bureau of Indian Standards for that product. • The objective is to recognize good environmental performance as well as improvements in performance of the unit.”
Why relevant

Describes a government labelling scheme (Eco Mark) for environment-friendly products, showing multiple labelling schemes exist and different labels may cover different product groups.

How to extend

A student could use this to distinguish between BEE star labels and other eco-labels and then verify which label (if any) applies to ceiling fans.

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