Swachhta Pakhwada Quiz

Which of the following is not a principle of Solid Waste Management as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?

• Source segregation

• Landfilling all waste

• Waste processing

• Extended producer responsibility

The Swachh Survekshan survey is conducted by which organization?

• NITI Aayog

• Ministry of Health

• Quality Council of India

• Central Pollution Control Board

Which chemical process occurs in a compost pit for decomposition of organic matter?

• Hydrolysis

• Combustion

• Aerobic respiration

• Osmosis

Which of the following types of plastic is least recyclable?

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

• HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

• PP (Polypropylene)

Which component of municipal waste has the highest calorific value and is often used in Waste-to-Energy plants?

• Organic waste

• Plastic waste

• Glass

• Metals

As per CPCB, what percentage of municipal solid waste in India is typically compostable?

• 20–30%

• 40–50%

• 50–60%

• 60–70%

What is the scientific term for converting organic waste into methane gas in oxygen-free conditions?

• Fermentation

• Composting

• Anaerobic digestion

• Incineration

The Swachh Iconic Places initiative was launched under which ministry?

• Ministry of Tourism

• Ministry of Jal Shakti

• Ministry of Urban Development

• Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

Which city ranked #1 in Swachh Survekshan 2023?

• Mysuru

• Surat

• Indore

• Navi Mumbai

In which year was the Solid Waste Management Rules notified in India?

• 2000

• 2016

• 2014

• 2020