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Scrubbers were used 

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  1. To make air free from microorganisms.

  2. To make air free from dust and gases.

  3. To make air free from solid particles.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: B

What measures should be taken for waste disposal?

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  1. Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

  2. Safe disposal of plastic bags.

  3. A compost pit for kitchen wastes.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Measures for disposal of wastes:
(a) Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.
(b) Safe disposal of plastic bags.
(c) Vegetable/fruit peels can be placed near trees/plants, which on decomposition will enrich the soil with nutrients.
(d) Give paper wastes for recycling.
(e) Prepare a compost pit for kitchen wastes.

Use of sewage, domestic waste, farm yard manure, etc. will decrease the fertility of the degraded lands.

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  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either

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Correct Option: B

Why is improper disposal of waste a curse to environment?

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  1. Wastes pollute our environment

  2. Waste has very harmful effect on the living organisms

  3. Waste decreases the fertility of the soil

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Improper disposal of waste pollutes our environment (air, water and soil). Improper waste storage or disposal frequently contaminates surface ground water supplies. The radioactive waste causes harmful effect on the living organism. The non-biodegradable waste decreases the microbial flora of the soil.
So, the correct answer is option D.

Which solid waste disposal mehod is cheaper and simpler?

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  1. Pulverization

  2. Compositing

  3. Sanitary Landfilling

  4. Incineration

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following are environmental friendly practices?

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  1. Carrying cloth bags for shopping

  2. Switching off light and fans when not in use

  3. Using public transport

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following statements is correct?   

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  1. There are working 'EcoSan' toilets in many areas of Kerala and Sri-Lanka

  2. Municipal solid wastes are wastes from homes, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, etc. that are collected and disposed by the municipality

  3. In a sanitary landfill, wastes are dumped in a depression or trench after compaction and covered with dirt everyday

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
EcoSan toilet has emerged as a sustainable concept and is prevalent in Delhi, Kerala, and Mumbai for footpath and slum dwellers. These are solid wastes from home, offices, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels etc. These domestic solid wastes one usually, thrown in municipal garbage collecting cans. a depression or trench is made in the ground and wastes are dumped into it after compaction and covered with dirt every day. the above statements are correct.

So, the correct answer is 'All of these'.

Which method is used if suitable dumping areas are not available?

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  1. Incineration

  2. Compositing

  3. Pulverization

  4. Disposal into the Sea

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Correct Option: A

The process of heating the waste at high temperature is called as ________.

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  1. Land-filling

  2. Pyrolysis

  3. Decomposing

  4. Incineration

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The scientific method of solid waste management where the waste is heated to high temperature. This process is beneficial for obtaining gas and electricity. The method is suitable for municipal solid waste management.

Solid matter from land washed annually into oceans is

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  1. 330 million tonnes

  2. 3300 million tonnes

  3. 3.3 million tonnes

  4. 33 million tones

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 3300 million tonnes of solid matter from land is washed annually into oceans. Apart from the soil, glasses, metals and plastics are also washed into oceans. This matter spreads over the sea floor.

Thus, the correct answer is '3300 million tonnes.'