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A mechanical means of treating industrial effluents is called _______.

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  1. Sedimentation

  2. Rainwater harvesting

  3. Recycling of waste water

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Treatment of industrial effluents can be done in three phases.

  • (a) Primary treatment by mechanical means. This involves screening, grinding, flocculation, and sedimentation. 
  • (b) Secondary treatment by biological process. 
  • (c) Tertiary treatment by biological, chemical and physical processes. This involves recycling of wastewater.

How much amount is allocated for solid waste management in SBM (Urban)?

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  1. 7200 Crore

  2. 7366 Crore

  3. 7500 Crore

  4. 7600 Crore

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

7366 crore amount is allocated for solid waste management in Swachh Bharat Mission in urban area.

Problem of solid waste disposal can be reduced through _____________________.

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  1. lesser pollution

  2. recycling

  3. population control

  4. economic development

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Recycling means a process of converting waste material into new products. It reduces the quantity of waste material and that can be brought into potential use in one form or another and thus filters the solid waste of trash.

What is the full form of MDWS?

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  1. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sewage

  2. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

  3. Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is a ministry of the Government of India. In 1999, the Department of Drinking Water Supply was formed under Ministry of Rural Development, for focused attention on drinking water and sanitation.

Which of the following measures are used in sanitation?

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  1. Drainage

  2. Ventilation

  3. Pure water supply

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanitation is the means which provides hygiene through the prevention of human contact with hazards of wastes. Following measures are used in sanitation:-

  • Drainage
  • Ventilation
  • Pure water supply

What amount is allocated by Centre to SBM (Urban)?

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  1. 12000 Crore

  2. 14623 Crore

  3. 15000 Crore

  4. 20,000 Crore

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

14623 crore amount is allocated by centre to Swachh Bharat Mission in urban area.

Who is the inspiration behind the concept of SBM?

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  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Morarji Desai

  4. Sardar Patel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Swachh Bharat" mission is "beyond politics" and inspired by "patriotism", which was mainly Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a "clean and developed" India. It was first started on the 145th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

What is the full form of SBM?

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  1. Swachh Bharat Mission

  2. Swastha Bharat Mission

  3. Safal Bharat Mission

  4. Sashata Bharat Mission

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swachh Bharat Mission is a campaign by the Government of India to clean the streets, roads and infrastructure of the country. This mission was started on 2nd October 2014.

Disposal of waste without negatively effecting public health and environment is called ______________.

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  1. Solid Waste Management

  2. Environmental Sanitation

  3. Dry Sanitation

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disposal of waste without negatively affecting public health and the environment is called Solid Waste Management. It is a term that is used to refer to the process of collecting and treating solid wastes. It also offers solutions for recycling items that do not belong to garbage or trash.

Which award is given by the Indian Government to cities and villages for cleanliness?

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  1. Swach Puraskar

  2. Swachhta Puraskar

  3. Clean Region Award

  4. Nirmal Puraskar

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirmal Puraskar award is given by the Indian Government to cities and villages for cleanliness