Question

Which of the following is/are not the methods for Environmental Study?
• [(a)] TOW
• [(b)] ETOP
• [(c)] SWOC
• [(d)] MRTP

• A. (a), (b), (c) and (d)
• B. Only (b)
• C. (a) and (d)
• D. Only (d)

Hint:

Environmental Analysis Tools:
• SWOT SWOC
• TOWS
• ETOP MRTP is an economic and legal term, not an environmental analysis tool.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Environmental scanning and environmental study involve analyzing internal and external factors that affect an organization or system. Common tools used for environmental analysis include:
• TOWS Analysis
• ETOP (Environmental Threat and Opportunity Profile)
• SWOC Analysis

Step 1: Examine TOW.
TOW (often referred to as TOWS) is associated with environmental analysis and strategic planning. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{TOW is a method}} \]

Step 2: Examine ETOP.
ETOP stands for: \[ \text{Environmental Threat and Opportunity Profile} \] It is a recognized environmental study technique. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{ETOP is a method}} \]

Step 3: Examine SWOC.
SWOC stands for: \[ \text{Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges} \] It is widely used for environmental and strategic analysis. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{SWOC is a method}} \]

Step 4: Examine MRTP.
MRTP stands for: \[ \text{Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices} \] It is related to legislation and trade regulation rather than environmental study. Thus, \[ \boxed{\text{MRTP is not an environmental study method}} \]

Step 5: Choose the correct answer.
Only MRTP does not belong to environmental study methods. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (D)}} \]