Environmental Engineering (3160611) MCQs

MCQs of Solid Waste Management

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1.

In a fully mechanised composting plant, involves

(a)

mechanized receipt
(b)

mechanized segregation
(c)

mechanized pulverising of refuse
(d)

all of these.
Answer:

Option (d)

2.

Consider the following statements :
In solid waste management:-

1. density separation of solid wastes can be accomplished by air classifiers.
2. iron recovery from solid wastes can be done by magnetic separators.
3. aluminium separation from solid wastes can be accomplished by eddy current separators. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a)

1 and 2
(b)

2 and 3
(c)

1 and 3
(d)

1, 2 and 3
Answer:

Option (a)

3.

Which of the following solid wastes describes the term ‘Municipal Solid Waste’?

(a)

Toxic
(b)

 Hazardous
(c)

Non-toxic
(d)

Non-hazardous
Answer:

Option (d)

4.

Why is it difficult to recycle plastics?

(a)

It is very hard
(b)

 It comes in different sizes
(c)

It is adhesive
(d)

It contains different types of polymer resins
Answer:

Option (d)

5.

Which of the following is done on an individual level?

(a)

Burning
(b)

Disposal
(c)

Recycling
(d)

Source reduction
Answer:

Option (d)

6.

Why is recycled paper banned for use in food containers?

(a)

Because it creates a lot of spaces
(b)

Because it creates contamination
(c)

Because paper can be used only one time
(d)

 Because paper is very thick and can’t cover the food containers
Answer:

Option (b)

7.

Which of the following plans is used as a waste management plan?

(a)

Plan for reuse
(b)

The integrated plan
(c)

Plan for recycling
(d)

Plan for reducing
Answer:

Option (b)

8.

The organic material of the solid waste will decompose

(a)

By the flow of water
(b)

 By the soil particles
(c)

By the action of microorganisms
(d)

By oxidation
Answer:

Option (c)

9.

Which of the following wastes is called the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?

(a)

Food wastes
(b)

Wood pieces
(c)

Plastic cans
(d)

All of the above
Answer:

Option (d)

10.

The process of burning municipal solid wastes under suitable temperature and conditions in a specific furnace is called ______.

(a)

 Landfill
(b)

 Incineration
(c)

Recycling
(d)

Vermicomposting
Answer:

Option (d)

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