Solid Waste Management — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, is/are correct? 1. The rules mandate segregation of waste into three streams at source: wet, dry, and domestic hazardous waste. 2. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are solely responsible for the collection and transportation of municipal solid waste. 3. The rules promote waste-to-energy plants as a primary method for waste processing, even for unsegregated waste. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following principles is/are associated with the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in India's waste management framework? 1. Polluter Pays Principle 2. Precautionary Principle 3. Cradle-to-Grave Principle Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following waste treatment technologies is most suitable for processing high-moisture organic waste in India, producing both energy and a soil conditioner?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Circular Economy' principles in Solid Waste Management: 1. Upstream design focuses on minimizing waste generation at the product development stage. 2. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a mechanism to shift the burden of waste management from consumers to producers. 3. A robust secondary materials market is essential for the effective implementation of resource recovery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the 'Right to a clean and healthy environment', thereby providing a basis for effective solid waste management?

Consider the following statements regarding 'Legacy Waste' in the context of Solid Waste Management in India: 1. Legacy waste refers to the accumulated unprocessed waste at old dumpsites. 2. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, mandate the remediation of legacy waste through processes like biomining. 3. Remediation of legacy waste helps in reclaiming land and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Waste Type - Governing Rules 1. E-Waste - E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 2. Plastic Waste - Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 3. Bio-Medical Waste - Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Waste Hierarchy' as promoted in modern Solid Waste Management?

The term 'NIMBY syndrome' is often associated with which of the following challenges in Solid Waste Management?

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Vyyuha Analysis' perspective on Solid Waste Management in India?