Q. Match the types of solid waste with their primary sources/examples:
Type of Solid WastePrimary Source/Example
A. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)1. Phones, laptops, appliances
B. Biomedical Waste2. Household, commercial, market waste
C. Electronic Waste (E-waste)3. Single-use plastics, packaging material
D. Construction & Demolition Waste4. Debris, bricks, tiles
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[A] Only two

[B] Only three

[C] All four

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Solid waste refers to any unwanted or discarded material that is not in a liquid or gaseous state.
  • The solid waste includes a wide range of materials generated from various sources such as households, industries, commercial establishments, construction sites, and institutions.
  • Types of Solid Waste:
    • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) – Household, commercial, market waste.
    • Biomedical Waste – Hospitals, clinics (requires special handling).
    • Electronic Waste (E-waste) – Phones, laptops, appliances.
    • Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste – Debris, bricks, tiles.
    • Industrial Waste – By-products from factories, often hazardous.
    • Plastic Waste – Single-use plastics, packaging material.

Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)

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