Environmental Engineering (3160611) MCQs

MCQs of Solid Waste Management

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11.

The burning of solid waste is not recommended because

(a)

It is very costly
(b)

It requires a lot of space
(c)

It requires modern technologies
(d)

It causes several environmental issues
Answer:

Option (d)

12.

 When the organic matter present in the sanitary landfill decomposes, it generates

(a)

 Methane
(b)

Nitrogen
(c)

Hydrogen
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

13.

 Which of the following is the oldest and the most common method used to dump solid wastes?

(a)

River
(b)

Ocean
(c)

Landfill
(d)

None of the above
Answer:

Option (c)

14.

The disposable wastes contain

(a)

Solids
(b)

Slurries
(c)

Liquids
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

15.

Find the correct statement

(a)

The waste from one process becomes the input for another process
(b)

All the processes related to consumption and production produce some kind of waste
(c)

There is no real waste in nature
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

16.

Which of the following methods is better for the solid waste problem?

(a)

Recycling
(b)

 Landfilling
(c)

Both a and b
(d)

None of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

17.

Which of the following statements is incorrect for plastic wastes?

(a)

It is used to make compost
(b)

 It lasts for a longer period of time
(c)

Toxic fumes are produced when burnt
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

18.

Which of the following can be recycled many times?

(a)

Wood
(b)

 Plastic
(c)

Aluminium
(d)

Organic materials
Answer:

Option (c)

19.

Which of the following gas is produced from landfill wastes?

(a)

 Biogas
(b)

Natural gas
(c)

Liquified petroleum gas
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

20.

Which of the following statements is true about zero waste management?

(a)

Separate collection of each kind of waste
(b)

Segregation of garbage at the source
(c)

Community involvement
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

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