Solid Waste Management

1. What is solid waste?

• a) Only biodegradable waste

• b) Any discarded material, trash

• c) Only industrial waste

• d) Only household waste

Which of the following is NOT a risk associated with solid waste?

• a) Health risk

• b) Environmental risk

• c) Social risk

• d) Political risk

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) focuses on "Good Health and Well-Being"?

• a) SDG 3

• b) SDG 6

• c) SDG 12

• d) SDG 14

Which of these is an example of agricultural waste?

• a) Plastic bottles

• b) Metal scraps

• c) Pesticide containers

• d) Old computers

What type of waste includes discarded TVs and mobile phones?

• a) Plastic waste

• b) E-waste

• c) Municipal waste

• d) Hazardous waste

What is the primary goal of the 3Rs strategy in waste management?

• a) Increase waste production

• b) Minimize waste generation and promote sustainability

• c) Encourage landfill usage

• d) Promote incineration over recycling

What is the estimated global municipal solid waste generation per year?

• a) 1 billion tonnes

• b) 2.24 billion tonnes

• c) 3.5 billion tonnes

• d) 5 billion tonnes

What is the average per capita waste generation in high-income countries?

• a) 0.1 - 0.5 kg/day

• b) 0.8 - 1 kg/day

• c) 1.5 - 2.5 kg/day

• d) 3 - 4 kg/day

What is the collection efficiency of municipal solid waste in India?

• a) 20%

• b) 50%

• c) 70%

• d) 90%

Which initiative promotes urban waste management in India?

• a) Make in India

• b) Swachh Bharat Mission

• c) Digital India

• d) Atmanirbhar Bharat