Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal or recycling.
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Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA))
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Answer: A. Life Cycle Assessment
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