Waste Management in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of waste management practices and challenges in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of waste generated in India?

  1. Municipal Solid Waste

  2. Industrial Waste

  3. Agricultural Waste

  4. Nuclear Waste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nuclear waste is not a significant type of waste generated in India.

What is the primary source of municipal solid waste in India?

  1. Residential Areas

  2. Commercial Establishments

  3. Industrial Units

  4. Agricultural Activities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Residential areas are the primary source of municipal solid waste in India.

Which city in India generates the highest amount of municipal solid waste per day?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai generates the highest amount of municipal solid waste per day in India.

What is the major challenge faced in waste management in India?

  1. Lack of Infrastructure

  2. Insufficient Funding

  3. Public Awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Waste management in India faces challenges in all of the mentioned areas.

Which of the following is NOT a method of waste disposal in India?

  1. Landfilling

  2. Incineration

  3. Composting

  4. Recycling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Incineration is not a widely used method of waste disposal in India.

What is the percentage of municipal solid waste that is recycled in India?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. More than 30%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Less than 10% of municipal solid waste is recycled in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of waste recycling?

  1. Reduces the amount of waste going to landfills

  2. Conserves natural resources

  3. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

  4. Generates employment opportunities


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned options are benefits of waste recycling.

What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in waste management in India?

  1. Formulates policies and regulations

  2. Monitors and enforces environmental standards

  3. Provides technical assistance to state pollution control boards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPCB plays a comprehensive role in waste management in India.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. Segregation of waste at source

  2. Processing and treatment of waste

  3. Landfilling of waste

  4. Public awareness and participation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Landfilling of waste is not a key element of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What is the target set by the Indian government for waste reduction by 2030?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian government has set a target to reduce waste generation by 30% by 2030.

Which of the following is NOT a key initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission?

  1. Construction of toilets

  2. Solid waste management

  3. Liquid waste management

  4. Air pollution control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air pollution control is not a key initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Indian government to facilitate waste management?

  1. Swachh Bharat App

  2. Clean India App

  3. Waste Management App

  4. My Waste App


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Swachh Bharat App is a mobile application launched by the Indian government to facilitate waste management.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the waste management hierarchy?

  1. Reduce

  2. Reuse

  3. Recycle

  4. Dispose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dispose is not a component of the waste management hierarchy.

What is the primary objective of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016?

  1. To reduce the use of plastic products

  2. To promote the recycling of plastic waste

  3. To ban the use of certain plastic products

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 aim to reduce the use of plastic products, promote recycling, and ban the use of certain plastic products.

Which of the following is NOT a type of plastic waste that is banned in India?

  1. Carry bags

  2. Plastic cups and plates

  3. Plastic straws

  4. Plastic bottles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Plastic bottles are not banned in India.

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