Waste Management Practices
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Waste Management Practices starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the environmental consequences of improper landfill management.
Describe the process of sanitary landfilling and its environmental significance.
Describe two ways in which individuals can contribute to effective waste management at home.
Discuss the importance of public participation in effective waste management.
Explain the concept of 'zero waste' and its relevance to Indian cities.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste with examples.
Explain the environmental impact of open dumping of waste.
Explain the role of NGOs in promoting waste management practices in India.
What is the primary objective of waste management? (1) To increase waste generation (2) To reduce, reuse, and recycle waste (3) To burn all waste (4) To export waste to other countries
Which colour bin is used for collecting biodegradable waste in India? (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Red (4) Yellow
Which Indian city is known for its successful waste segregation and management model? (1) Bengaluru (2) Mumbai (3) Kolkata (4) Jaipur
Which of the following is a biodegradable waste? (1) Glass bottle (2) Banana peel (3) Aluminium can (4) Plastic bag
Fill in the blank: The 3Rs of waste management are Reduce, Reuse, and __________.
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 microbial action is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of converting waste into energy is known as __________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Incineration of waste always leads to air pollution.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Segregation of dry and wet waste is mandatory in many Indian cities.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Segregation of waste at source is not necessary for effective waste management.
True or False: Biomedical waste should be disposed of with regular household waste.
