Waste management in India- Present scenario and way forward

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Which of the following is true regarding municipal solid waste management in India? *

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It is a largely organized sector

Segregation is mandatory in all States

Waste composition across India is dominated by inorganic waste rather than organic waste

None of the above

Which of the following waste management measures is mandated across India? *

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Segregation at source

Ban on plastic

Use of plastic in road construction

All the above

Traditionally, Indian culture values recycling and reuse. *

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True

False

The recycling rate for plastic in India is > 50% *

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True

False

Which of the following is true for the government-prescribed Star Rating for cities? *

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It is oriented towards achieving zero-waste benchmarks for Indian cities

Projects must demonstrate at least 50% waste reduction to be eligible

It is mandatory for all cities

Projects seeking 4-star rating and above must demonstrate scientific processing for waste generated

According to the typical waste composition found in India, which of the following technologies is best suited to reduce landfill? *

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Wet-waste management

Dry-waste management

Hazardous waste management

None of the above

Indigenous green building rating systems in India like IGBC and GRIHA mandate segregation at source. *

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True

False

The GreenCo rating systems can be said to address most aspects of zero waste *

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True

False

In most Indian States, facilities may not be well equipped to meet the TRUE rating system goals in the current scenario. *

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True

False

Commingled waste reduces the chances of resource recovery *

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True

False

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