Consider the following statements regarding “E – Waste”: 1. It includes electrical and electronic equipment, including solar photo-voltaic, discarded as waste without the intent of reuse, as well as rejections from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes. 2. India is the second largest e – waste generator after China. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “E – Waste”:
1.It includes electrical and electronic equipment, including solar photo-voltaic, discarded as waste without the intent of reuse, as well as rejections from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.
2.India is the second largest e – waste generator after China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: E-waste: It includes electrical and electronic equipment, including solar photo-voltaic, discarded as waste without the intent of reuse, as well as rejections from manufacturing, refurbishment and repair processes.

Findings for India: Ranked 3rd largest e-waste generator (4,100 million kg generated), following only China and the USA.

Source: FORUMIAS

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