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Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

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Which of the following is not a type of plastic waste as defined under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Carry bags

  2. Plastic bottles

  3. Plastic straws

  4. Plastic utensils


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plastic utensils are not included in the definition of plastic waste under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the minimum thickness of plastic carry bags allowed under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. 50 microns

  2. 75 microns

  3. 100 microns

  4. 125 microns


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum thickness of plastic carry bags allowed under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 is 50 microns.

Which of the following is not a prohibited plastic item under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Plastic bags less than 50 microns in thickness

  2. Plastic straws

  3. Plastic cups

  4. Plastic plates


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plastic cups are not included in the list of prohibited plastic items under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the responsibility of producers, importers, and brand owners under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To collect and recycle plastic waste

  2. To provide financial assistance for plastic waste management

  3. To create awareness about plastic waste management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Producers, importers, and brand owners are responsible for collecting and recycling plastic waste, providing financial assistance for plastic waste management, and creating awareness about plastic waste management under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the penalty for violating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Fine up to Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Imprisonment up to 5 years

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for violating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 includes both fine up to Rs. 1 lakh and imprisonment up to 5 years.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of local bodies under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To collect and dispose of plastic waste

  2. To create awareness about plastic waste management

  3. To enforce the ban on plastic bags

  4. To issue licenses to plastic waste recyclers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Issuing licenses to plastic waste recyclers is not a responsibility of local bodies under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To monitor the implementation of the rules

  2. To provide technical assistance to local bodies

  3. To conduct research on plastic waste management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the rules, providing technical assistance to local bodies, and conducting research on plastic waste management under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

Which of the following is not a type of plastic waste as defined under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Multi-layered plastic

  2. Plastic sheets

  3. Plastic toys

  4. Plastic furniture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plastic furniture is not included in the definition of plastic waste under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the minimum thickness of plastic sheets allowed under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. 50 microns

  2. 75 microns

  3. 100 microns

  4. 125 microns


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The minimum thickness of plastic sheets allowed under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 is 100 microns.

Which of the following is not a prohibited plastic item under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Plastic bags less than 50 microns in thickness

  2. Plastic straws

  3. Plastic cups

  4. Plastic plates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plastic plates are not included in the list of prohibited plastic items under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the responsibility of producers, importers, and brand owners under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To collect and recycle plastic waste

  2. To provide financial assistance for plastic waste management

  3. To create awareness about plastic waste management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Producers, importers, and brand owners are responsible for collecting and recycling plastic waste, providing financial assistance for plastic waste management, and creating awareness about plastic waste management under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the penalty for violating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Fine up to Rs. 1 lakh

  2. Imprisonment up to 5 years

  3. Both fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for violating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 includes both fine up to Rs. 1 lakh and imprisonment up to 5 years.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of local bodies under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To collect and dispose of plastic waste

  2. To create awareness about plastic waste management

  3. To enforce the ban on plastic bags

  4. To issue licenses to plastic waste recyclers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Issuing licenses to plastic waste recyclers is not a responsibility of local bodies under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To monitor the implementation of the rules

  2. To provide technical assistance to local bodies

  3. To conduct research on plastic waste management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the rules, providing technical assistance to local bodies, and conducting research on plastic waste management under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

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