Waste Management Quiz Post Test

What does RA 9003 primarily aim to achieve in waste management?

• Encouraging incineration of all waste

• Proper segregation, collection, and disposal of solid waste

• Reducing the cost of waste disposal

• Banning the use of plastics entirely

Which of the following is considered hazardous waste?

• Vegetable peels

• Chemical waste from factories

• Glass bottles

• Paper scraps

What is the main purpose of waste segregation at the source?

• To burn all waste

• To reduce contamination and increase recycling rates

• To prepare waste for biogas generation

• To reduce the volume of waste

Which type of waste cannot decompose naturally?

• Food scraps

• Plastic bottles

• Paper

• Leaves

What is the environmental benefit of composting?

• It helps reduce the cost of waste collection

• It converts organic waste into nutrient-rich manure

• It produces harmful gases like carbon monoxide

• It speeds up landfill operations

How does incineration reduce the volume of waste?

• By burning waste into ash and gas

• By storing waste underground

• By compacting waste into blocks

• By converting waste into biogas

What is one key challenge in effective waste collection systems in rural areas?

• Lack of incinerators

• Excessive production of waste

• Inadequate infrastructure and irregular collection schedules

• High cost of composting

Which of the following is an example of biodegradable waste?

• Vegetable scraps

• Glass

• Plastic bags

• Metal cans

What is biogas generation, and how does it benefit waste management?

• Burning waste to produce electricity

• Compaction of metals for recycling

• Conversion of organic waste into fuel and manure using bacteria

• Separation of non-biodegradable waste from biodegradable

Which of the following waste disposal methods is most likely to release harmful gases?

• Incineration

• Composting

• Biogas generation

• Waste compaction