Waste Management Practices
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Waste Management Practices starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one challenge faced by Indian cities in managing solid waste.
Describe the process of vermicomposting.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste with examples.
Explain the environmental impact of open dumping of waste.
Explain the role of ragpickers in waste management in India.
Explain the term 'waste-to-energy'.
Explain why plastic waste is a major concern for the environment.
Context: A city generates 500 tonnes of waste daily, of which 60% is organic. Calculate the amount of organic waste generated per day.
Which Indian city is known for its successful door-to-door waste collection and segregation system? (1) Indore (2) Chennai (3) Kolkata (4) Lucknow
Which law regulates the management and handling of municipal solid waste in India? (1) The Water Act, 1974 (2) The Air Act, 1981 (3) The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 (4) The Forest Act, 1927
Which of the following is a biodegradable waste? (1) Plastic bag (2) Vegetable peels (3) Glass bottle (4) Aluminium can
Which of the following is a hazardous waste? (1) Old newspaper (2) Used batteries (3) Vegetable peels (4) Cardboard box
Fill in the blank: The collection and transportation of waste from its source to disposal sites is called __________ management.
Fill in the blank: The colour of the bin used for collecting recyclable dry waste in India is __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of burning waste at high temperatures to reduce its volume is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting organic waste into manure is called __________.
True or False: Landfills are a permanent solution to waste management.
True or False: Plastic waste can take hundreds of years to decompose.
True or False: Segregation of waste at source helps in effective recycling.
True or False: Waste minimization is a key strategy in sustainable development.
