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Waste are of two types, biodegradable and non-biodegradable.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Either

  4. Neither

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to natural disposal, the pollutants may be biodegradable or nonbiodegradable.

1. Biodegradable Pollutants: These are quickly degraded by natural means. Sewage and heat are pollutants of this category. These pollutants are disposed of by microbial action and radiation respectively.

2. Nondegradable Pollutants: These are not degraded or are degraded slowly in nature. DDT, arsenic salts of heavy metals, glass or tin containers, radioactive materials, and plastics are the pollutants of this category. These pollutants accumulate and may get biologically magnified as they pass through the food chains.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Settle out portion of 'sewage' is known as

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  1. Dissolved solids

  2. Settleable Solids

  3. Colloidal Solids

  4. Suspended Solids

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Correct Option: B

Solid waste is also known as:

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  1. Refused Waste

  2. Food Waste

  3. Manure Waste

  4. Garbage Waste

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Correct Option: A

Organisms which breakdown dead or waste matter in to simpler substances is termed as

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  1. Producers

  2. Consumers

  3. Decomposers

  4. Scavengers

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Explanation: Organisms which breakdown dead or waste matter in to simpler substances is termed as Decomposer

Waste must be separated into ________ and _______.

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  1. Dry and wet

  2. Organic and inorganic

  3. Dry and organic

  4. Wet and inorganic

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solid waste that are generated must be segregated as dry waste and wet waste. This would help in better treatment and disposal of waste.

GST is an  _________.

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  1. direct tax

  2. indirect tax

  3. hybrid tax

  4. not a tax at all

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Correct Option: B

GST was introduced in year _________.

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  1. 2016

  2. 2017

  3. 2018

  4. 2019

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Correct Option: B

Direct taxes being progressive in nature, it is help to  ___________.

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  1. reduce inequality

  2. reduce poverty

  3. reduce price

  4. reduce poverty and prices

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Correct Option: A

A tax that takes away a higher proportion of one's income as the income rises is termed as ___________.

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  1. proportional tax

  2. progressive tax

  3. regressive tax

  4. indirect tax

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Correct Option: B

Income Tax is ____________ in nature.

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  1. progressive

  2. regressive

  3. indifferent

  4. substantial

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Correct Option: A