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Waste Management and Pollution

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Waste management and pollution control address waste-to-energy technologies, hazardous disposal, and organic recycling methods. The questions cover landfilling, bioremediation, and marine debris indicators. This topic holds significant weight in UPSC, State PSC, and SSC general studies and environmental exams.

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Waste Management and Pollution Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common example of a corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Battery acid

  2. Bleach

  3. Gasoline

  4. Used oil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Battery acid is a highly corrosive liquid that is used in lead-acid batteries. It has a pH of less than 2 and can cause severe burns and tissue damage.

Multiple choice

How should corrosive hazardous waste be stored?

  1. In a cool, dry place

  2. In a secure, locked cabinet

  3. In a container that is resistant to corrosion

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corrosive hazardous waste should be stored in a cool, dry place, in a secure, locked cabinet, and in a container that is resistant to corrosion.

Multiple choice

What is the best way to dispose of corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Pour it down the drain

  2. Bury it in the backyard

  3. Take it to a hazardous waste disposal facility

  4. Dilute it with water and then pour it down the drain
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Corrosive hazardous waste should be disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal facility. This will ensure that it is handled and disposed of properly.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. It has a pH less than 2 or greater than 12.5

  2. It can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract

  3. It is ignitable

  4. It is reactive
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Corrosive hazardous waste is not ignitable. However, it can be reactive and can cause severe burns to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

Multiple choice

What is the DOT classification for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Class 8

  2. Class 9

  3. Class 10

  4. Class 11
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Corrosive hazardous waste is classified as Class 8 by the DOT.

Multiple choice

What is the UN number for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. UN1760

  2. UN1779

  3. UN1824

  4. UN1993
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The UN number for corrosive hazardous waste is UN1760.

Multiple choice

What is the proper shipping name for corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.

  2. Corrosive solid, n.o.s.

  3. Corrosive material, n.o.s.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The proper shipping name for corrosive hazardous waste is "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s.", "Corrosive solid, n.o.s.", or "Corrosive material, n.o.s.", depending on the specific waste.

Multiple choice

What are some of the common methods for treating corrosive hazardous waste?

  1. Neutralization

  2. Oxidation

  3. Reduction

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corrosive hazardous waste can be treated using a variety of methods, including neutralization, oxidation, and reduction.

Multiple choice

Which waste management strategy is commonly associated with environmentalism?

  1. Landfilling

  2. Incineration

  3. Recycling

  4. Composting
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Recycling is a waste management strategy that involves the conversion of waste materials into new materials and objects, reducing the need for raw materials and minimizing waste disposal.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in waste management?

  1. A principle that holds producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products

  2. A framework for promoting sustainable product design and manufacturing

  3. A system for financing waste management and recycling programs

  4. A mechanism for tracking and monitoring waste generation and disposal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a principle that holds producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products, including waste disposal and recycling.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of waste generated by households?

  1. Food waste

  2. Paper waste

  3. Electronic waste

  4. Construction waste
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Construction waste is typically generated by construction and demolition activities, not by households.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common method of waste disposal?

  1. Landfilling

  2. Incineration

  3. Recycling

  4. Composting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Recycling is a method of waste management that involves converting waste materials into new materials and objects, rather than disposing of them.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling?

  1. Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills

  2. Conserves natural resources

  3. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

  4. Creates jobs
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Explanation

While recycling can create jobs in the recycling industry, it is not a primary benefit of recycling.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hazardous waste?

  1. Lead-acid batteries

  2. Asbestos

  3. Electronic waste

  4. Food waste
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Food waste is not typically considered a hazardous waste, as it does not pose a significant risk to human health or the environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common method of waste reduction?

  1. Buying less stuff

  2. Reusing items

  3. Recycling

  4. Composting
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Composting is a method of waste management, not waste reduction.