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Additional_Waste_Management_MCQs Flashcards

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Which of the following is a primary goal of sustainable waste management?

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B

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What does ‘waste hierarchy’ prioritize first for waste handling?

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C

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Which of the following can be considered as ‘green waste’?

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C

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How does a ‘circular economy’ approach differ from a traditional waste management approach?

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B

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What is the purpose of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in waste management?

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What kind of waste is primarily produced in construction and demolition activities?

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D

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Why is ‘source separation’ important in waste management?

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C

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What is an example of ‘hazardous e-waste’?

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C

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9
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What is ‘vermicomposting’?

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A

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10
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Why is it beneficial to reduce the use of single-use plastics?

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Which of the following describes ‘closed-loop recycling’?

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A

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12
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What are ‘organics’ in the context of waste management?

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13
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What is the main purpose of a material recovery facility?

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14
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Which waste treatment process uses microorganisms to break down organic material without oxygen?

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D

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15
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What is a common byproduct of anaerobic digestion?

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16
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What does ‘landfill diversion rate’ measure?

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B

17
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What is the purpose of a waste audit?

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B

18
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How do landfill liners help in environmental protection?

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B

19
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What is the primary environmental concern with ‘open dumps’?

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A

20
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What type of waste includes household items like old batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and paint cans?

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B

21
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What does ‘upcycling’ mean in waste management?

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B

22
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What is ‘compost tea’, and how is it used in waste management?

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A

23
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Which plastic number represents the easiest type to recycle?

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A

24
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Which process is commonly used for ‘dewatering’ sludge in wastewater treatment?

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D

25
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What type of waste would be classified as ‘biomedical waste’?

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D

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