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What is waste?

• Useless material that is thrown away

• Only plastic materials

• Only food leftovers

• Anything that can be used again

Which of the following is NOT a source of waste generation?

• Factories

• Agriculture

• Homes

• Air

What is the major reason for the increase in waste

• Decrease in population

• More use-and-throw products

• Reduced industrial production

• Less urbanization

Which type of waste is mostly found in homes?

• Medical waste

• Industrial waste

• Household waste

• E-waste

Which material takes the longest time to decompose in nature?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Banana peel

• Cotton cloth

What is the major difference between natural and man-made waste?

• Man-made waste is biodegradable

• Natural waste is harmful to the environment

• Natural waste decomposes quickly, while man-made

• Man-made waste is produced only by industries

What does the 3R formula stand for?

• a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• b) Refresh, Repaint, Recreate

• c) Restore, Reform, Replace

• d) Reduce, Replace, Remove

What is the first step in production?

• Manufacturing

• Raw materials collection

• Distribution

• Waste disposal

22. Which of the following is a type of pollutant?

• a) Air pollutant

• b) Water pollutant

• c) Noise pollutant

• d) All of the above

Which is an example of a natural pollutant?

• a) Smoke from a factory

• b) Volcano ash

• c) Plastic waste

• d) Chemical waste