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Waste Management - II Geography - Waste Management - II

ICSE - STD 10 - Geography (ICSE - English Medium). 107 questions in this chapter.

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Q 6[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
A fire broke out at the Kochi city corporation-run waste treatment plant. Thick clouds of toxic smoke engulfed the city. The unsorted waste at the plant contained PVC and clinical waste, both of which on combustion are extremely harmful for the general health of people.
-Economic times
(a) Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing health hazard in the above case?
(b) What measures may be undertaken by individuals to reduce waste?
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Q 7[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Over the past few years, waste management has become a global concern. Commonly, waste is generated in households, factories, construction sites, refineries and nuclear power plants. Along with the improvement in lifestyle, it has posed alarming threats to the environment. If waste is not managed properly it can cause serious problems to human health and the environment. So, it is necessary for people and businesses to know the importance of waste management.
(a) What will you do to reduce this impact?
(b) What are some of the basis cause for environmental degradation?
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Q 8[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
India's rivers, especially the smaller ones, have all turned into toxic streams. And even the big ones like the Ganga and Yamuna are far from being pure. The assault on India's rivers - from population growth, agricultural modernization, urbanisation and industrialisation is enormous and growing by the day.... This entire life stands threatened."
(a) What is the reason for the Indian rivers to get highly polluted?
(b) Suggest any two steps to reduce the damage.
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Q 11MCQ1 Mark
Who is responsible for managing waste?
  • A
    The Central Government
  • B
    The State Government
  • C
    The Local government body
  • ✓
    We all

Answer: D.

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Q 12MCQ1 Mark
Which of the gas produced at the landfill can be used to generate electricity?
  • A
    Hydrogen
  • ✓
    Methane
  • C
    Natural gas
  • D
    Biogas

Answer: B.

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Q 13MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following help in waste management?
  • ✓
    Setting up biogas plant
  • B
    Setting up solar power plant
  • C
    Setting up wind turbines
  • D
    Setting up tidal power plant

Answer: A.

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Q 14MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following programme was launched by Government of India to solve the problems of sanitation and waste management in India by ensuring hygiene across the country.
  • A
    Urban-Rural Waste Management Programme
  • B
    Nirmal Bharat Programme
  • C
    Abhinav Bharat Nirmal programme
  • ✓
    Swacchh Bharat Abhiyan

Answer: D.

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Q 15MCQ1 Mark
Which one of the following Government Ministry looks after the management of waste and rules related to them?
  • ✓
    The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
  • B
    The Waste management and Development Ministry.
  • C
    The State Government.
  • D
    None of the above

Answer: A.

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Q 21Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): We must encourage the use of electrical vehicles.
Reason (R): Country can reduce the import cost of petroleum.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: B.

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Q 22Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A):: Segregation of waste is the efficient waste management systems.
Reason (R): It is the responsibility of the individual to segregate waste.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: B.

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Q 23Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): 3R's of waste management, "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" is crucial for effective waste management.
Reason (R): By using them we can reduce pollution and save our natural resources.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: A.

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Q 24Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): The sanitary landfill system of disposing waste is must be recommended.
Reason (R): It does not cause pollution.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: A.

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