Waste Management and Environmental Health Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of local authorities in waste management?

• To dispose of waste properly

• To ignore waste

• To create waste

• To generate waste

Why is it important to prevent water accumulation in the environment?

• To promote plant growth

• To increase humidity

• To prevent mosquito breeding

• To save water

Which of the following is NOT a part of the three Rs?

• Replenish

• Recycle

• Reduce

• Reuse

What is an example of reusing items to reduce waste?

• Discarding used batteries

• Burning plastic waste

• Using old dishes as bird baths

• Throwing away old clothes

What is the best way to keep the environment clean according to the three Rs?

• By burning waste

• By increasing waste generation

• By reducing waste generation

• By ignoring waste

Which type of waste decomposes easily?

• Plastic waste

• Wet waste

• Metal waste

• Glass waste

What is a characteristic of hazardous waste?

• It is non-toxic

• It is safe to handle

• It requires special disposal

• It decomposes quickly

Which of the following is an example of dry waste?

• Leftover food

• Spoiled food

• Garden waste

• Plastic

How long does it take for nylon to decay?

• 500 to 600 years

• 1 year

• 1 month

• 10 years

What can a major portion of solid waste in India be converted into?

• Manure

• Plastic

• Glass

• Metal