Waste Management Practices
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Waste Management Practices starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of ragpickers in waste management in Indian cities.
Describe two ways in which households can reduce waste generation.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste with examples.
Explain the environmental risks associated with improper disposal of e-waste.
Explain the term 'sanitary landfill'.
Explain the term 'waste hierarchy'.
Explain why segregation of waste at source is important for effective waste management.
Context: A city generates 500 tonnes of waste daily, of which 60% is organic. Calculate the amount of organic waste generated per day.
Which colour bin is generally used for collecting biodegradable waste in India? (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Red (4) Yellow
Which Indian law governs the management and handling of municipal solid waste? (1) The Water Act, 1974 (2) The Air Act, 1981 (3) The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 (4) The Forest Act, 1927
Which of the following is a benefit of waste-to-energy plants? (1) Increases landfill space (2) Generates electricity (3) Causes more pollution (4) Reduces recycling
Which of the following is a correct practice for handling hazardous household waste? (1) Mixing with regular waste (2) Disposing in drains (3) Taking to authorized collection centers (4) Burning in open air
Fill in the blank: __________ is the collection and processing of used materials to make new products.
Fill in the blank: The blue bin is generally used for collecting __________ waste in India.
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 by biological decomposition is called __________.
True or False: Biomedical waste should be mixed with municipal solid waste for disposal.
True or False: Open dumping of waste is an environmentally friendly practice.
True or False: Segregation of waste at source is an important step in effective waste management.
True or False: Waste management is only the responsibility of the government.
