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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.
Explanation
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 appliancesβceiling fans, electric geysers, and tubular fluorescent lampsβare covered under the BEE Star Label program, option D is correct.
Sources- [1] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/422921488948129217/pdf/113214-WP-P147807-Utility-Scale-Opportunities-PUBLIC.pdf
- [2] https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/422921488948129217/pdf/113214-WP-P147807-Utility-Scale-Opportunities-PUBLIC.pdf
- [3] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
- [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
PROVENANCE & STUDY PATTERN
Full viewThis 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.
This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.
- Statement 1: Does the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Label apply to ceiling fans in India?
- Statement 2: Does the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Label apply to electric geysers (electric storage water heaters) in India?
- Statement 3: Does the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Label apply to tubular fluorescent lamps in India?
- 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.
- 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.
States that electronics items like TVs, laptops, air conditioners, etc. have BEE STAR rating, establishing a pattern that electrical appliances receive BEE star labels.
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.
Gives a specific list of appliances (fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, distribution transformers) covered when the star-based labelling programme was launched.
Use this concrete list to reason that items explicitly named received labels initiallyβso verify whether ceiling fans were later added by comparing historical and current BEE product lists.
Describes BEE-led energy-efficiency programmes (e.g., lamp exchange schemes), showing BEE targets specific lighting and appliance categories through targeted schemes.
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.
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.
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.
Describes a government labelling scheme (Eco Mark) for environment-friendly products, showing multiple labelling schemes exist and different labels may cover different product groups.
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.
- Explicitly names electric geysers as a BEE 5-star rated product in a list of residential/commercial water-heating measures.
- Directly associates the BEE star rating with electric geysers, indicating coverage by the BEE labeling scheme.
- Lists 'Automatic timers for electric geysers' among water-heating measures, showing electric geysers are a considered end-use.
- Presents electric geysers within the same context as other measures where BEE star ratings are discussed, implying applicability.
- States that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the primary entity responsible for implementing mandatory energy efficiency labels and MEPS in India.
- Supports that BEE-administered star labels (EESL/EESL framework) are the national mechanism for appliance labeling, under which products like geysers could be covered.
States that BEE STAR ratings are used on electronics items (TVs, laptops, air conditioners etc.) and that higher stars indicate lower energy use.
A student could note that electric geysers are household electrical appliances and therefore plausibly fall into the class of products that BEE would rate; they could then check BEE's official appliance coverage list to verify.
Describes the 2006 energy labelling programme and gives examples of appliances initially covered (fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, distribution transformers).
Use the pattern that BEE began with major household/electrical appliances to ask whether water heaters/geysers were added later or included in expanded lists on BEE's site.
Notes policy measures around water heating (solar water heaters made mandatory in some buildings; subsidies for residential solar water heaters), signalling that water heating is a target area for energy policy.
From this, a student could infer water heaters are an energy-policy focus and therefore likely candidates for labelling/efficiency programs; they could compare treatment of solar and electric water heaters in BEE documents.
Mentions the Energy Conservation Act (2001) and initiatives to improve energy efficiency, providing the legislative basis for schemes like BEE labelling.
A student could use this to justify looking up schedules or rules under the Act that define which appliances are regulated for energy labelling (to see if electric geysers are listed).
Lists broad national initiatives to enhance energy efficiency (e.g., Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency), implying programs to label/transform markets for appliances.
A student could reason that such initiatives target appliance markets and thus search program documents for whether electric storage water heaters are included.
- Explicitly states a comparative star-based labelling programme was introduced in 2006 for fluorescent tubelights.
- Names fluorescent tubelights among appliances covered by the BEE-style energy labels, directly answering the statement.
- Confirms the existence and use of BEE star ratings on electrical appliances and lighting-related items.
- Provides context that BEE star ratings are used to indicate energy efficiency on consumer products.
- [THE VERDICT]: Logical Sitter. Statement 3 (Tubelights) is in Shankar IAS/NCERT. Statements 1 & 2 (Fans/Geysers) are derived from the logic that BEE targets high-energy household appliances.
- [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: Environment > Climate Change Mitigation > Energy Conservation Act 2001 > Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) > Standards & Labelling Programme.
- [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Distinguish the lists. Mandatory Appliances: Room AC, Frost Free Fridge, Color TV, Electric Geyser, LED Lamps. Voluntary Appliances: Ceiling Fans, Induction Motors, Pump Sets, Microwave Ovens, Washing Machines (status shifts dynamically).
- [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When studying a regulatory body (BEE, BIS, FSSAI), always ask: 'What is the Scope?' Visit the official website's 'Consumer' section once. Visual memory of product icons beats text memorization.
The question asks whether a BEE star label applies to a specific appliance; references describe the BEE star rating as an energy-labelling scheme for appliances.
Understanding the BEE star labelling scheme is high-yield for questions on energy policy and consumer-facing regulation. It connects to the Energy Conservation Act and implementation instruments that UPSC frequently asks about (schemes, agencies, regulatory scope). Prepare by memorising the purpose, administering agency (BEE), and typical examples of appliances covered, and practice answering scope-related questions (which appliances are included/excluded).
- 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
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
One reference lists the appliances explicitly included when the comparative star-based labelling was introduced (fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, distribution transformers), which helps judge whether other items like ceiling fans are mentioned.
Questions often test the scope and evolution of government labelling programmes. Knowing the specific appliances named in source documents helps students eliminate or confirm items when asked about coverage. Revision strategy: tabulate named appliances and track later expansions/notifications in mock tests and notes.
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
The broader context of product labels and certification (ISI, AGMARK, Eco Mark, FSSAI) appears in the references, helping distinguish types of marks (quality, food safety, environmental) from BEE's energy-rating label.
UPSC often asks to differentiate regulatory bodies and their marks; mastering which agency issues which label (BIS-ISI, BEE-star, AGMARK, FSSAI, Eco Mark) is useful across polity, governance, and environment questions. Study tip: create a one-page chart mapping agencies β labels β typical product categories and practise quick-identification questions.
- 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
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 26: Institutions and Measures > 26.4 ECO MARK > p. 377
References mention the BEE star rating and an appliance labelling programme, which is directly relevant to whether specific appliances (like geysers) are covered.
High-yield for UPSC: understanding the BEE scheme helps answer questions on energy efficiency policy and consumer-facing regulatory instruments. It connects to the Energy Conservation Act and scheme implementation details. Prepare by studying BEE's mandate, scope, and the list of appliances under its labelling programmes.
- 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
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
The 2006 labelling programme text explicitly lists the initial appliance categories (e.g., fluorescent tubelights, air conditioners, refrigerators, distribution transformers) β useful to compare against 'electric geysers'.
Useful for practice: questions often ask which appliances were included in initial/expanded labelling efforts. Knowing the listed categories helps eliminate or confirm appliance coverage in multiple-choice and mains questions. Review official lists and timeline of additions.
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
References reference BEE-led initiatives and subsidies (e.g., Bachat Lamp Yojana, solar water heater subsidies, Perform Achieve and Trade), showing the broader policy context for appliance-level interventions.
Exam-relevant: UPSC often asks about government schemes and instruments for energy efficiency and demand-side management. Understanding these initiatives clarifies how appliances are promoted or regulated. Study scheme objectives, beneficiaries, and implementation modalities.
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.14. PROMOTION OF ENERGY SAVING DEVICES > p. 315
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > Mission Goals > p. 303
The statement asks whether BEE stars apply to tubelights β understanding the BEE labelling programme scope is directly relevant.
High-yield for UPSC: questions often probe schemes and regulatory measures on energy efficiency. Knowing which appliance categories are covered and the programme launch (2006) helps answer policy-scope and scheme-specific questions; link this to broader energy efficiency and consumer awareness topics. Learn by mapping major appliances covered and timeline of initiatives.
- Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 23: India and Climate Change > 23.10. INTRODUCTION OF LABELLING PROGRAMME FOR APPLIANCES > p. 312
- 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
BEE doesn't just rate appliances; it rates Buildings too. Look out for 'Shunya' (Net Zero) and 'Shunya+' labels for buildings. Also, 'Star Rating for Tyres' is a newer initiative under BEE that could be the next question.
Use the 'High Wattage/High Usage' Heuristic. BEE's goal is to reduce grid load. Ceiling fans (run 12+ hours/day) and Geysers (high wattage spike) are critical for load management. It would be a policy failure NOT to include them. Therefore, assume they are covered.
Link this to GS-3 (Energy Security) and the 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) movement. Energy Efficiency is technically the 'First Fuel'βit is the cheapest way to reduce carbon footprint without compromising economic growth.
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