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Multiple choice social science waste generation and management origin of waste products e-wastes waste generation waste and its types

Waste are of two types, biodegradable and non-biodegradable.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Either

  4. Neither
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to natural disposal, the pollutants may be biodegradable or nonbiodegradable.

1. Biodegradable Pollutants: These are quickly degraded by natural means. Sewage and heat are pollutants of this category. These pollutants are disposed of by microbial action and radiation respectively.

2. Nondegradable Pollutants: These are not degraded or are degraded slowly in nature. DDT, arsenic salts of heavy metals, glass or tin containers, radioactive materials, and plastics are the pollutants of this category. These pollutants accumulate and may get biologically magnified as they pass through the food chains.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Multiple choice social science tax and its importance taxation : need, principles and importance main feature of tax public revenue and taxation

Direct taxes being progressive in nature, it is help to  ___________.

  1. reduce inequality

  2. reduce poverty

  3. reduce price

  4. reduce poverty and prices
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Direct taxes are progressive, meaning higher income earners pay a higher percentage of their income. This structure helps redistribute wealth and reduce economic inequality.

Multiple choice social science tax and its importance taxation : need, principles and importance main feature of tax public revenue and taxation

A tax that takes away a higher proportion of one's income as the income rises is termed as ___________.

  1. proportional tax

  2. progressive tax

  3. regressive tax

  4. indirect tax
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A progressive tax is defined by a system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, meaning those with higher incomes pay a higher proportion of their income in taxes.