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Safe disposal of waste - class-VIII

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How many methods of collection are there in solid waste management?

  1. Three

  2. Two

  3. Five

  4. Six


Correct Option: B

What does soild waste management include?

  1. Dumping process

  2. Disposal process

  3. Throwing process

  4. Removing process


Correct Option: B

Which ethod has a relatively high initial cost?

  1. Landfillings

  2. Compositing

  3. Incineration

  4. Pulverization


Correct Option: C

Combustable garbage, rubbish and dead animals are:

  1. Dumped

  2. Burnt

  3. Landfill

  4. All of above


Correct Option: B

Which solid waste disposal method is suitable to indian conditions?

  1. Landfillings

  2. Incineration

  3. Pulverization

  4. Composition


Correct Option: D

Select the incorrect statement regarding polyblend.

  1. Recycled and modified form of plastic

  2. Used to lay road when mixed with bitumen

  3. Enhances the water absorbing capacity of bitumen

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polyblend is a fine powder of recycled modified plastic. The binding property of plastic makes the road last longer besides giving strength to withstand more loads when mixed with bitumen. Polyblend lowers moisture absorption capacity due to the coating of plastics at the surface.

So, the incorrect statement regarding polyblend is 'Enhances the water absorbing capacity of bitumen'.

Which is the best method to dispose off biological wastes from hospitals ?

  1. Incineration

  2. Landfill

  3. Recycling

  4. Composting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The burning of a substance at high temperature to form ash is called incineration. It is used to destroy biological waste. All the organic matter present in the waste is removed as carbon dioxide and water vapour.

Which method of solid waste disposal is known as hygienic method?

  1. Incineration

  2. Landfilling

  3. Pulverization

  4. Composition


Correct Option: D

Biological processes for the treatment of industrial wastes for the safe disposal, can be categorized into aerobic as well anaerobic process.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Microorganisms already present in wastewater treatment feed on the complex substances in the wastewater, converting them into simpler substances, improving treatment. Biological wastewater treatment is the use of bacteria to degrade and decompose organic materials during treatment. The microbial community is the heart of any wastewater treatment facility. If the treatment system is having a problem, it’s critical to target and fix the root cause: A microbial community that isn’t performing well.
Due to their growth, adaptability, and resilience, wastewater treatment systems rely on microorganisms to degrade organic material and produce clear effluent water. By harnessing the ability of microorganisms to tackle the source of larger issues—degrading odor-causing compounds, for example—biological wastewater treatment offers major advantages over alternative treatment strategies:
Lower operating costs compared to alternatives. Efficient degradation and removal of organic and inorganic compounds. Improved flexibility to handle a wide range of wastewater characteristics and flows.
However, the key to any biological treatment system is ensuring that the existing microbial community has the right conditions to grow.

The total solid matter washed into the sea is approximately

  1. 300 million tonnes

  2. 1300 million tonnes

  3. 2300 million tonnes

  4. 3300 million tonnes


Correct Option: A

Scrubbers were used 

  1. To make air free from microorganisms.

  2. To make air free from dust and gases.

  3. To make air free from solid particles.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B

What measures should be taken for waste disposal?

  1. Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

  2. Safe disposal of plastic bags.

  3. A compost pit for kitchen wastes.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Measures for disposal of wastes:
(a) Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.
(b) Safe disposal of plastic bags.
(c) Vegetable/fruit peels can be placed near trees/plants, which on decomposition will enrich the soil with nutrients.
(d) Give paper wastes for recycling.
(e) Prepare a compost pit for kitchen wastes.

Use of sewage, domestic waste, farm yard manure, etc. will decrease the fertility of the degraded lands.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either


Correct Option: B

Why is improper disposal of waste a curse to environment?

  1. Wastes pollute our environment

  2. Waste has very harmful effect on the living organisms

  3. Waste decreases the fertility of the soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Improper disposal of waste pollutes our environment (air, water and soil). Improper waste storage or disposal frequently contaminates surface ground water supplies. The radioactive waste causes harmful effect on the living organism. The non-biodegradable waste decreases the microbial flora of the soil.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Which solid waste disposal mehod is cheaper and simpler?

  1. Pulverization

  2. Compositing

  3. Sanitary Landfilling

  4. Incineration


Correct Option: C

Which of the following are environmental friendly practices?

  1. Carrying cloth bags for shopping

  2. Switching off light and fans when not in use

  3. Using public transport

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following statements is correct?   

  1. There are working 'EcoSan' toilets in many areas of Kerala and Sri-Lanka

  2. Municipal solid wastes are wastes from homes, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, etc. that are collected and disposed by the municipality

  3. In a sanitary landfill, wastes are dumped in a depression or trench after compaction and covered with dirt everyday

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
EcoSan toilet has emerged as a sustainable concept and is prevalent in Delhi, Kerala, and Mumbai for footpath and slum dwellers. These are solid wastes from home, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels etc. These domestic solid wastes one usually, thrown in municipal garbage collecting cans. a depression or trench is made in the ground and wastes are dumped into it after compaction and covered with dirt every day. the above statements are correct.

So, the correct answer is 'All of these'.

Which method is used if suitable dumping areas are not available?

  1. Incineration

  2. Compositing

  3. Pulverization

  4. Disposal into the Sea


Correct Option: A

The process of heating the waste at high temperature is called as ________.

  1. Land-filling

  2. Pyrolysis

  3. Decomposing

  4. Incineration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The scientific method of solid waste management where the waste is heated to high temperature. This process is beneficial for obtaining gas and electricity. The method is suitable for municipal solid waste management.

Solid matter from land washed annually into oceans is

  1. 330 million tonnes

  2. 3300 million tonnes

  3. 3.3 million tonnes

  4. 33 million tones


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 3300 million tonnes of solid matter from land is washed annually into oceans. Apart from the soil, glasses, metals and plastics are also washed into oceans. This matter spreads over the sea floor.

Thus, the correct answer is '3300 million tonnes.'

Steel, tin and copper are being substituted in many industries by

  1. Plastics

  2. Ceramics

  3. High strength glass fibres

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D

Which method of solid waste disposal is not being successful in India?

  1. Landfillings

  2. Compositing

  3. Sea Disposal

  4. Pulverization


Correct Option: A

Which solid waste disposal method is simple and economical?

  1. Landfilling method

  2. Incineration method

  3. Compositing method

  4. Pyrolysis method


Correct Option: A

Which solid waste method cannot be used commonly?

  1. Compositing

  2. Landfilling

  3. Pulverization

  4. Sea Disposal


Correct Option: C

With passage of time, filled up solid wastes will get stabilized by

  1. Decomposition

  2. Eutrophication

  3. Hydrolysis

  4. Urbanization


Correct Option: A
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