Quiz on Plastic Pollution and National University of Management

What is the main concern regarding single-use plastics mentioned in the text?

• They are more expensive than reusable options.

• They are preferred by all consumers.

• They are biodegradable.

• They contribute to environmental pollution.

Which inventor is credited with the invention of industrial plastic?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• John Wesley Hyatt

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

What is the annual global production of plastic mentioned in the text?

• 440 million tonnes

• 500 million tonnes

• 300 million tonnes

• 600 million tonnes

What type of plastic is categorized as macroplastic?

• Recyclable plastics

• Biodegradable plastics

• Single-use plastics

• Microplastics

What is the vision of the National University of Management (NUM)?

• To eliminate all forms of plastic

• To focus solely on business studies

• To become an outstanding research university

• To become a leading technology hub

What is one of the main objectives of the research at NUM?

• To reduce the number of students

• To increase plastic production

• To identify factors causing single-use plastic consumption

• To promote the use of single-use plastics

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of single-use plastic?

• Plastic straws

• Plastic bottles

• Plastic cups

• Plastic utensils

What is a significant environmental issue caused by plastics?

• They break down into microplastics.

• They are easily recycled.

• They are used in all food packaging.

• They are always biodegradable.

What is one proposed solution to reduce plastic consumption at NUM?

• Provide more plastic options

• Ban all types of plastic

• Increase the use of plastic bags

• Encourage the use of reusable cups

What is the main focus of the research regarding plastic at NUM?

• To increase plastic waste

• To find innovative solutions to reduce single-use plastics

• To promote plastic use

• To ignore the plastic problem