Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environment Management.

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1.

What is called for the process of burning municipal solid waste in a properly designed furnace under suitable temperature and operating conditions?

A. Landfill
B. Recycling
C. Vermicomposting
D. Incineration
Answer» E.
2.

How does organic material in the buried solid waste will decompose?

A. By the action of oxidation
B. By the action of microorganisms
C. By the flow of water
D. By the soil particles
Answer» C. By the flow of water
3.

How many key characteristics of a municipal sanitary landfill are there?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
4.

Why plastics are difficult to recycle?

A. Because it is very hard material
B. Because it is very adhesive in its nature
C. Because of different types of polymer resins
D. Because of different sizes of plastic
Answer» D. Because of different sizes of plastic
5.

The term ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ is used to describe which kind of solid waste?

A. Hazardous
B. Toxic
C. Non hazardous
D. Non toxic
Answer» B. Toxic
6.

As per CPCB, how much solid waste is generated per capita per day in large cities?

A. 0.1 kg
B. 0.5 kg
C. 0.3 kg to 0.4 kg
D. 2.8 kg
Answer» C. 0.3 kg to 0.4 kg
7.

For estimating the bulk density of Municipal Solid Waste compost, the compost sample should be:

A. dried in a hot air oven at 70°C for 24 hours
B. dried in a hot air oven at 70°C for 12 hours
C. dried in a hot air oven at 103°C for 24 hours
D. dried in a hot air oven at 103°C for 12 hours
Answer» B. dried in a hot air oven at 70°C for 12 hours
8.

A sludge had 100 m3 volume when its moisture content was 95%. What would be its volume if its moisture content changed to 90%?

A. 200 m3
B. 50 m3
C. 94.7 m3
D. 105.5 m3
Answer» C. 94.7 m3
9.

______is an instrument that is used to detect the presence of specific volatile organic compounds, such as gasoline, and methane in a landfill, through the use of shallow boreholes.

A. electrical resistivity meter
B. ground probing radar
C. geo magnetics
D. photoionisation meter
Answer» E.
10.

Garbage is a

A. Dry waste
B. Semi-liquid waste
C. Liquid waste
D. None of these
Answer» B. Semi-liquid waste
11.

A coastal city produces municipal solid waste (MSW) with high moisture content, high organic materials, low calorific value and low inorganic materials. The most effective and sustainable option for MSW management in that city is

A. Composting
B. Dumping in sea
C. Incineration
D. Landfill
Answer» B. Dumping in sea
12.

Before establishing any landfill site, baseline data of ground water quality in the area shall be collected and kept in record for future reference. The ground water quality within ____________ of the periphery of landfill site shall be periodically monitored covering different seasons in a year

A. 50 meters
B. 100 meters
C. 500 meters
D. 1000 meters
Answer» B. 100 meters
13.

_____ refuse include dry animal & vegetable refuse.

A. Mineral
B. Non-combustible
C. Inorganic
D. Organic
Answer» E.
14.

Consider the following statements regarding excreta disposal without water carriage system:1. Pit-Privy is a pit in the ground with the toilet seat located directly over it.2. Bore-Hole Latrines do not cause nuisance due to flies and odour.3. Aqua-Privy works on the same principle as a septic tank.4. In the context of a Bore-Hole Latrine, a pit of about 30 cm to 40 cm diameter is dug to a depth of 4 m to 8 m.Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
15.

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the landfill site shall be(i) 100 meter away from river.(ii) 200 meter away from a pond.(iii) 200 meter away from Highways, Habitations, Public Parks and water supply wells.(iv) 20 km away from Airports or Airbase.

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
16.

Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [a] and the Reason [r].Assertion [a]: One of the best ways to reduce the amount of solid wastes is to reduce the consumption of raw materials.Reason [r]: Solid wastes are seldom generated when raw materials are converted to goods for consumpton

A. Both [a] and [r] are false
B. Both [a] and [r] are true and [r] is the correct reason for [a]
C. Both [a] and [r] are true but [r] is not the correct reason for [a]
D. [a] is true but [r] is false
Answer» E.
17.

Following is not recommended for management of plastic waste

A. Autoclave
B. Deep burial
C. Incineration
D. Hydroclave
Answer» D. Hydroclave
18.

An engineered facility for the disposal of municipal solid waste is called:

A. Septic tank
B. Sanitary landfills
C. Dug wells
D. Tandom landfills
Answer» C. Dug wells
19.

Consider the following properties of fluorine:1. It is a member of the halogen family.2. It is a greenish yellow diatomic gas.3. Chlorine, iodine, bromine and Helium are members of the halogen family.4. Even fireproof asbestos burns in the ambience of fluorine.Which of the above are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
20.

In order to prevent pollution from landfill operation which of the following provisions are supposed to be made?(i) The storm water drain shall be designed and constructed in such a way that the surface runoff water is diverted from the landfilling site and leachates from solid waste locations do not get mixed with the surface runoff water(ii) Non-permeable lining system should be provided at the base and walls of waste disposal area.(iii) Provisions for management of leachates including its collection and treatment shall be made.

A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» E.
21.

In solid waste management, waste utilization is achieved by

A. Recover, reclamation of reproduce
B. Reuse, Reclamation and Recycling
C. Recover, Recycling and Reproduce
D. Reuse, Reproduce and Recycling
Answer» D. Reuse, Reproduce and Recycling
22.

Which solid waste disposal mehod is cheaper and simpler?

A. Pulverization
B. Compositing
C. Sanitary Landfilling
D. Incineration
Answer» D. Incineration
23.

Blood produced in 'slaugterhouses' is used in

A. Human Food Application
B. Phermacautical companies
C. Sausages
D. All of above
Answer» E.
24.

Which method of solid waste disposal is known as hygienic method?

A. Incineration
B. Landfilling
C. Pulverization
D. Composition
Answer» E.
25.

What causes bacillary, dysentry and diarrhoea in humans ?

A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Food and Water contamination
D. Amoeba
Answer» D. Amoeba
26.

Sulphur loving bacteria consumes 'sulphates' from the

A. Agricultural waste
B. Food Waste
C. Tyre Wastes
D. Cellulose Waste
Answer» D. Cellulose Waste
27.

What tecnique is used for recycling food scraps ?

A. Pulverization
B. Worm compositing
C. Landfill
D. Incinertion
Answer» C. Landfill
28.

Machanical compositing device stabilize solid waste in

A. 3-6 days
B. 8-9 days
C. 6 days
D. 9 days
Answer» B. 8-9 days
29.

What is formed from cellulose waste?

A. Protein
B. Calcium
C. Phosphorous
D. Nitrates
Answer» B. Calcium
30.

Which type of compositing requires less land area?

A. Manual Compositing
B. Machanical Compositing
C. Open Window Compositing
D. Sea Disposal
Answer» C. Open Window Compositing
31.

In pulverization, volume and physical characteristics of solid waste are

A. Not Changed
B. Changed
C. Remain constant
D. unstable
Answer» C. Remain constant
32.

Solid waste may choke drains and gully pits, resulting in

A. Sedimentation
B. Water logging
C. Soil erosion
D. All of above
Answer» C. Soil erosion
33.

Noxious fume pollutes air due to burning of:

A. Food Waste
B. Waste products
C. Animal Manure
D. Plants Waste
Answer» C. Animal Manure
34.

How many categories are there in solid waste?

A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. Four
Answer» C. Five
35.

General source of municipal waste are residential, commercial and

A. Manure
B. Kitchen Waste
C. Open area waste
D. Farms
Answer» D. Farms
36.

In recyclable pakaging system, containers are used to collect storage of waste, bringing up to disposal site, unloading and returning to original location, known as

A. Stationary Container System
B. Hauled Container System
C. Colloidal Solids
D. Collection System
Answer» C. Colloidal Solids
37.

Which method of solid waste disposal is not being successful in India?

A. Landfillings
B. Compositing
C. Sea Disposal
D. Pulverization
Answer» B. Compositing
38.

In which type of compositing manure takes 4 to 6 weeks?

A. Machanical Compositing
B. Open window composiing
C. Worm Compositing
D. Compositing by trenching
Answer» C. Worm Compositing
39.

Industrial, nuclear, hospital and research institution are sources of

A. Hazardous Waste
B. Industrial Waste
C. Municipal Waste
D. Solid waste
Answer» B. Industrial Waste
40.

Ignitibility, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity are characteristics of

A. Industrial Waste
B. Hazardous Waste
C. Solid material
D. Municipal pollution
Answer» C. Solid material
41.

Which ethod has a relatively high initial cost?

A. Landfillings
B. Compositing
C. Incineration
D. Pulverization
Answer» D. Pulverization
42.

How long does a refuse take in getting stabilized ?

A. 3 months
B. 2-12 months
C. 3-7 months
D. 9months
Answer» C. 3-7 months
43.

In which method solid waste is dumped into low lying areas?

A. Landfillings
B. Incineration
C. Compositing
D. Pyrolysis
Answer» B. Incineration
44.

Which is second fundamental function of solid waste management?

A. Collection
B. Processing
C. Disposal
D. Manual Disposal
Answer» C. Disposal
45.

In landfilling method, biggest disadvantage is formation of

A. Solid waste
B. Leachate
C. Underground pollution
D. Odour
Answer» C. Underground pollution
46.

Clinkers can be used as aggregate: concrete and

A. Road Materials
B. Furnitures
C. Farms
D. Food
Answer» B. Furnitures
47.

Pulverized solid waste can be further disposed of by

A. Landfillings
B. Compositing
C. Pyrolysis
D. Disposed
Answer» B. Compositing
48.

What measures should be taken by users to reduce solid waste ?

A. Reuse plastic bag
B. Reuse boxes
C. Reuse containers
D. All of above
Answer» E.
49.

Which compositing can pay its own cost by selling manure produced?

A. Pulverization
B. Pyrolysis
C. Manual Compositing
D. Sea Disposal
Answer» D. Sea Disposal
50.

What does solid waste include?

A. Municipal waste
B. Biomedical Waste
C. Demolition Waste
D. All of above
Answer» E.