Lesson 34 -Nuclear waste management

What are the three types of nuclear wastes mentioned in the text?

• Low level, Medium level, High level

• Solid, Liquid, Gas

• Alpha, Beta, Gamma

• Plastic, Metal, Glass

What is the primary target of hazardous waste management according to the text?

• Increase in waste toxicity

• Maximization of waste generation

• Minimization/reduction of waste

• Indiscriminate disposal of waste

Which type of waste is not usually considered as biomedical waste according to the text?

• Chemical waste

• Radioactive waste

• Solid waste

• Infectious waste

What is the objective of biomedical waste management mentioned in the text?

• To expose the public to harmful waste

• To increase transmission of diseases

• To prevent injury to healthcare workers

• To mix hazardous and non-hazardous waste

What is the method mentioned in the text for final disposal of biomedical waste that cannot be incinerated?

• Chemical treatment

• Deep burial

• Landfill disposal

• Recycling

What is the primary advantage of storing spent fuel bundles underwater according to the text?

• To prevent chemical reactions in the atmosphere

• To facilitate easy transportation

• To increase radiation exposure

• To reduce cooling time

Which country has promulgated various rules and guidelines on the management and handling of hazardous waste?

• India

• Australia

• United States

• Canada

What is the primary purpose of incineration in biomedical waste management?

• To contaminate the environment

• To increase waste volume

• To reduce waste to inorganic matter

• To spread infectious waste

What is the recommended method for transportation of biomedical waste to the final disposal site?

• Waterway transportation

• Underground transportation

• Closed motor vehicle transportation

• Open air transportation

What is the primary characteristic of waste suitable for incineration mentioned in the text?

• High moisture content

• Low combustible matter content

• Low heating volume

• High non-combustible matter content