Biology Practice: Waste Management (Mock Test 2 - Sources & Classification)
1. Wastes generated from households, offices, and stores are collectively termed as:
2. Which of the following is an example of "Biomedical Waste" that requires careful handling?
3. Agricultural waste includes which of the following?
4. Why is "E-waste" considered particularly hazardous to human health?
5. "Effluents" are liquid wastes typically released by:
6. Which type of waste is often generated during the demolition or renovation of buildings?
7. Spent fuel from nuclear power plants is classified as:
8. The term "Grey Water" refers to wastewater from:
9. Which process involves using earthworms to speed up the composting of organic waste?
10. Scrubbers are devices used in industries to remove pollutants from:
11. Segregation of waste at source is important because it:
12. Which of the following is a potential risk of "E-waste" dumped in open areas?
13. The main difference between a regular dump and a "Sanitary Landfill" is:
14. Plastic is considered non-biodegradable because:
15. "Bagasse" is a waste product from sugar mills used to make paper. This is an example of:
16. The correct disposal color-coding for "Hazardous/Toxic" waste containers in many systems is:
17. Which organization usually handles the "Sanitation" of streets in urban India?
18. The accumulation of harmful chemicals in the food chain through waste is called:
19. Which of the following is a "Physical" method of waste reduction?
20. What is the role of "Activated Sludge" in sewage treatment?
