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In pulverization, volume and physical characteristics of solid waste are

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  1. Not Changed

  2. Changed

  3. Remain constant

  4. unstable

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Correct Option: B

What does happen to lighter components of solid waste in sea?

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  1. It keeps on Floating

  2. It Submerges

  3. It Dissolves

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A

What does solid waste consist?

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  1. Mud

  2. Sand

  3. dust

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: A

What does total solid include?

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  1. Total Solid Waste

  2. Total Dissolved Solids

  3. Total Suspended Solids

  4. Both b and c

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Correct Option: D

Classification of solid waste includes:

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  1. Rubbish

  2. Garbage

  3. Agricultural waste

  4. All of above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is non-biodegradable?

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  1. Animal Bones

  2. Nylon

  3. Tea Leaves

  4. Wool

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The non-biodegradable substances are the substances that cannot be broken down to simple, environmentally safe materials by biological processes. In other words, these substances do not decompose.

Electronic devices consist of materials such as _____, which are a challenge to recycle.

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  1. Lead

  2. Copper

  3. Gold

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Audiovisual components, televisions, VCRs, stereo equipment, mobile phones, other handheld devices and computer components contain valuable elements and substances suitable for reclamation, including lead, copper and gold. One of the major challenges is recycling the printed circuit boards from the electronic wastes. The circuit boards contain such precious metals as gold, silver, platinum, etc., and such base metals as copper, iron, aluminium, etc. 

Biomedical waste may be disposed of by

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  1. Incineration

  2. Autoclaving

  3. Land filling

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biomedical waste may be infectious waste include discarded blood, sharps, unwanted microbiological cultures and stocks, body parts after amputation. The wastes may also include bandages and dressings, discarded gloves, other medical supplies that may have been in contact with blood and body fluids, and laboratory waste. This waste is highly infectious. The method used for the disposal of biomedical waste is incineration. Incinerators are operated at very high temperatures. This temperature kills and destroys the microorganisms and pathogens. Autoclaving is done for reusable products like gloves. 

So, the correct answer is option A. 

Find the odd one out:

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  1. Paper

  2. Resin

  3. Plastic

  4. Rubber

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solids waste that are generated must be segregated as dry waste and wet waste. This would help in better treatment and disposal of waste. Paper is wet waste whereas resin plastic and rubber are dry waste.

__________ is a biomedical waste.

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  1. Syringes

  2. Gloves

  3. Amputated limbs

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The waste that is generated from hospitals and clinics is classified as biomedical waste. The waste includes bandages, syringes, gloves, waste cotton, saline etc. in this category.