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Questions Related to e-waste management

__________ is a biomedical waste.

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  1. Syringes

  2. Gloves

  3. Amputated limbs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The waste that is generated from hospitals and clinics is classified as biomedical waste. The waste includes bandages, syringes, gloves, waste cotton, saline etc. in this category.

The time taken for solid waste is very _____

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  1. Short

  2. Long

  3. Not predictable

  4. None

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time taken for some solid waste to decompose is very long, 100-400 years for old cloths, wool etc. 

Discarded or left-over solid material being produced at homes, commercial waste are called 

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  1. Biodegradable waste

  2. Solid waste

  3. BOD

  4. All

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Definition of solid waste. There is an ever increasing  generation of solid waste by the society due to changing life styles. approach if convenience and use and throw habit. 

E-waste causes _________ pollution.

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  1. Soil

  2. Water

  3. Air

  4. Sound

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The waste that is generated from electronic gadgets is called as e-waste. Several hazardous material/chemical are categorized as e-waste like beryllium, lead, Cd, etc. These gets deposited in soil for long period of time causing soil pollution.

Biomedical wastes are disposal into different colored containers for collecting different types of waste.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Ambiguous

  4. Data insufficient

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Collection and transportation of biomedical waste is done in a scientific way. They disinfect transportation vehicle regularly. The waste management is mechanisms are done through different franchises.

Solid waste serve as useful resource for providing energy for our industries.

commercial studies waste generation and management e-waste management e-wastes waste generation

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nihter

  4. Either

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Correct Option: A