Environmental Studies and E-Waste Management

Module-1

Ecosystem and Sustainability: Ecosystem: Structure of Ecosystem, Types: Forest, Desert, Wetlands,
Riverine, Oceanic ecosystems. Sustainability: 17SDG targets and possible actions. SelfStudy
Component (SSC): Components of the environment.

1) Ecosystem and Sustainability Q1:

What is an ecosystem?
A) A group of organisms of the same species
B) A biological community interacting with its physical environment
C) A single species' population
D) A group of biomes interacting
Answer: B) A biological community interacting with its physical environment

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a component of ecosystem sustainability?

A) Energy flow
B) Natural resources
C) Biodiversity
D) Plastic waste
Answer: D) Plastic waste

2) Ecosystem: Structure of Ecosystem

Q3: What are the two main components of an ecosystem?
A) Plants and animals
B) Biotic and abiotic components
C) Land and water
D) Oxygen and carbon dioxide
Answer: B) Biotic and abiotic components

Q4: In the food chain, which organisms occupy the first trophic level?
A) Carnivores
B) Herbivores
C) Producers
D) Decomposers
Answer: C) Producers

3) Types: Forest, Desert, Wetlands, Riverine, Oceanic ecosystems

Q5: Which ecosystem is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures?
A) Forest ecosystem
B) Desert ecosystem
C) Wetland ecosystem
D) Riverine ecosystem
Answer: B) Desert ecosystem

Q6: Wetlands are important for:

A) Storing carbon
B) Supporting biodiversity
C) Flood control
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above

Q7: Which of the following ecosystems is the largest on Earth?

A) Forest
B) Oceanic
C) Desert
D) Riverine
Answer: B) Oceanic

4) Sustainability: 17 SDG Targets and Possible Actions

Q8: The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are a set of how many global goals?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 17
D) 20
Answer: C) 17

Q9: Which of the following is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A) Clean water and sanitation
B) Increased industrial pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Unregulated mining
Answer: A) Clean water and sanitation

Q10: What is the primary aim of SDG Goal 13?

A) Life below water
B) Quality education
C) Climate action
D) Zero hunger
Answer: C) Climate action

5) Components of the Environment

Q11: Which of the following is NOT a component of the environment?
A) Atmosphere
B) Hydrosphere
C) Lithosphere
D) Internet
Answer: D) Internet

Q12: The biosphere includes:

A) Only the land part of Earth
B) All living organisms and their interactions with the physical environment
C) Only water-based life forms
D) Outer space
Answer: B) All living organisms and their interactions with the physical environment

Module-2

Natural resources and Energy: Natural Resources: Water resources – Availability &
Quality aspects, Water borne diseases & water induced diseases, Fluoride problem in
drinking water. Energy:Different types of energy, Conventional sources & Non
Conventional sources of Energy, Solar energy, Wind Energy, Hydrogen as an alternative
energy. Self-Study Component (SSC): Alternative Energy sources

1) Natural Resources and Energy Q1:

What is a natural resource?
A) A resource produced in laboratories
B) A resource provided by the Earth that is utilized by humans
C) A man-made substance
D) A resource that never depletes
Answer: B) A resource provided by the Earth that is utilized by humans

2) Natural Resources: Water Resources – Availability & Quality Aspects

Q2: What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater available for human consumption?
A) 3%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) 70%
Answer: A) 3%
Q3: Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting water quality?
A) Industrial waste
B) Agricultural runoff
C) Soil fertility
D) Over-extraction of water
Answer: C) Soil fertility

3) Water Borne Diseases

Q4: Which of the following is a water-borne disease?
A) Tuberculosis
B) Cholera
C) Asthma
D) Skin cancer
Answer: B) Cholera
Q5: Which microorganism is responsible for causing typhoid, a common water-borne disease?
A) Fungi
B) Virus
C) Bacteria
D) Parasite
Answer: C) Bacteria

4) Water Induced Diseases Q6:

Malaria is an example of a:
A) Water-borne disease
B) Water-induced disease
C) Food-borne disease
D) Air-borne disease
Answer: B) Water-induced disease
Q7: Water-induced diseases are commonly associated with:
A) Water scarcity
B) Water logging and stagnant water
C) Drinking excessive water
D) Using saltwater for irrigation
Answer: B) Water logging and stagnant water

5) Fluoride Problem in Drinking Water

Q8: What health issue is caused by excessive fluoride in drinking water?
A) Goitre
B) Fluorosis
C) Anemia
D) Jaundice
Answer: B) Fluorosis
Q9: Fluoride contamination in water is mostly due to:
A) Overuse of fertilizers
B) Industrial discharge
C) Naturally occurring minerals
D) Deforestation
Answer: C) Naturally occurring minerals

6) Energy: Different Types of Energies

Q10: Which of the following is NOT a type of energy?
A) Thermal energy
B) Kinetic energy
C) Magnetic energy
D) Momentum energy
Answer: D) Momentum energy

Q11: What is the main source of energy on Earth?

A) Nuclear energy
B) Solar energy
C) Wind energy
D) Geothermal energy
Answer: B) Solar energy

7) Conventional Sources & Non-Conventional Sources of Energy Q12:

Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?
A) Solar power
B) Coal
C) Wind energy
D) Hydroelectric power
Answer: B) Coal

Q13: Which of the following is an example of a non-conventional source of energy?

A) Natural gas
B) Biomass energy
C) Petroleum
D) Nuclear energy
Answer: B) Biomass energy

8) Solar Energy
Q14: Solar energy is generated using:
A) Wind turbines
B) Photovoltaic cells
C) Water dams
D) Coal plants
Answer: B) Photovoltaic cells

Q15: Which of the following is an advantage of solar energy?

A) High operational costs
B) Requires no fuel
C) Releases toxic gases
D) Limited to nighttime use
Answer: B) Requires no fuel

9) Wind Energy
Q16: Wind energy is harnessed using:
A) Solar panels
B) Water mills
C) Wind turbines
D) Coal plants
Answer: C) Wind turbines

Q17: A major advantage of wind energy is that it:

A) Produces greenhouse gases
B) Is highly reliable
C) Is renewable and clean
D) Requires a lot of water
Answer: C) Is renewable and clean

10) Hydrogen as an Alternative Energy

Q18: What is the main challenge in using hydrogen as an alternative fuel?
A) Limited availability of hydrogen
B) Difficulty in storing and transporting hydrogen
C) Low energy output
D) High production of CO2
Answer: B) Difficulty in storing and transporting hydrogen

Q19: Hydrogen fuel is most commonly produced from:

A) Water
B) Coal
C) Natural gas
D) Biomass
Answer: C) Natural gas

11) Alternative Energy Sources

Q20: Which of the following is NOT considered an alternative energy source?
A) Wind energy
B) Fossil fuels
C) Solar energy
D) Geothermal energy
Answer: B) Fossil fuels

Q21: Which of the following is a benefit of using alternative energy sources?

A) Depletion of natural resources
B) Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
C) Increased reliance on fossil fuels
D) Increase in global temperatures
Answer: B) Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
 Module-3

Environmental Pollution: Environmental Pollution: Water Pollution, Noise pollution, Air

pollution (Sources, Impacts, Preventive measures and Public Health Aspects. Self-Study
Component (SSC): Case studies of air pollution episodes

1) Environmental Pollution
Q1: What is the main cause of environmental pollution?
A) Natural disasters
B) Human activities
C) Wildlife
D) Renewable energy use
Answer: B) Human activities

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a type of pollution?

A) Air pollution
B) Soil pollution
C) Noise pollution
D) Light pollution
Answer: D) Light pollution

2) Water Pollution (Sources, Impacts, Preventive Measures) Q3:

Which of the following is a major source of water pollution?
A) Wind energy
B) Industrial discharge
C) Solar panels
D) Wildlife activities
Answer: B) Industrial discharge

Q4: Which of the following is an impact of water pollution?

A) Improved biodiversity
B) Increased oxygen levels in water
C) Eutrophication and loss of aquatic life
D) More usable freshwater
Answer: C) Eutrophication and loss of aquatic life

Q5: What is a key preventive measure for controlling water pollution?

A) Dumping waste directly into rivers
B) Reducing industrial wastewater discharge
C) Increasing pesticide use
D) Over-extraction of groundwater
Answer: B) Reducing industrial wastewater discharge
3) Noise Pollution (Sources, Impacts, Preventive Measures, and Public Health Aspects)
Q6: Which of the following is a common source of noise pollution?
A) Solar panels
B) Vehicles and traffic
C) Water filtration systems
D) Growing crops
Answer: B) Vehicles and traffic

Q7: One of the health impacts of noise pollution is:

A) Respiratory diseases
B) Skin allergies
C) Hearing loss and stress
D) Improved concentration
Answer: C) Hearing loss and stress

Q8: A preventive measure for noise pollution in urban areas includes:

A) Installing wind turbines
B) Using sound barriers and insulation
C) Increasing traffic
D) Expanding industrial zones near cities
Answer: B) Using sound barriers and insulation

4) Air Pollution (Sources, Impacts, Preventive Measures, and Public Health Aspects) Q9:
Which of the following is a major source of air pollution?
A) Use of electric vehicles
B) Burning fossil fuels
C) Wind energy generation
D) Recycling waste
Answer: B) Burning fossil fuels

Q10: The harmful impacts of air pollution on public health include:

A) Skin cancer and diabetes
B) Respiratory diseases and lung cancer
C) Malaria and typhoid
D) Improved immunity
Answer: B) Respiratory diseases and lung cancer

Q11: A preventive measure to reduce air pollution includes:

A) Increasing deforestation
B) Switching to renewable energy sources
C) Using more coal-based power
D) Encouraging more vehicles on the road
Answer: B) Switching to renewable energy sources

5) Case Studies of Air Pollution

Q12: The "Great Smog of London" in 1952 was caused by:
A) Industrial smoke and coal burning
B) Volcanic eruption
C) Vehicle emissions
D) Forest fires
Answer: A) Industrial smoke and coal burning

Q13: Which city is often referred to as having one of the worst air pollution problems in the
world, partly due to traffic and industrial emissions?
A) Tokyo
B) New Delhi
C) Paris
D) Berlin
Answer: B) New Delhi

Q14: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is an example of:

A) Water pollution
B) Soil contamination
C) Air pollution due to a chemical gas leak
D) Marine pollution
Answer: C) Air pollution due to a chemical gas leak

Module-4

Waste management: Waste management: Solid Waste Management , types and sources,
functional elements of SWM, Biomedical Waste Management - Sources, Characteristics
Environmental Legislation: Solid Waste Management Rules,2016, Biomedical Waste
Management Rules, 2016. Self-Study Component (SSC): Case studies on waste
management options 1) Waste Management
Q1: What is the primary goal of waste management?
A) To reduce waste production
B) To encourage illegal dumping
C) To increase landfill space
D) To pollute water bodies
Answer: A) To reduce waste production

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a method of waste management?

A) Recycling
B) Composting
C) Incineration
D) Over-extraction of natural resources
Answer: D) Over-extraction of natural resources

Q1: What is the primary goal of waste management?

A) To produce more waste
B) To reduce the environmental and health impacts of waste
C) To encourage littering
D) To increase landfill sites

Answer: B) To reduce the environmental and health impacts of waste

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a key principle of waste management?

A) Reduce
B) Reuse
C) Recycle
D) Recreate

Answer: D) Recreate

2) Solid Waste Management

Q3: Solid waste is generally classified into which of the following types?
A) Metallic and non-metallic waste
B) Organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste
C) Liquid and gaseous waste
D) Recyclable and non-recyclable liquids
Answer: B) Organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste

Q4: The primary sources of solid waste include:

A) Nuclear reactors
B) Households, industries, and commercial establishments
C) Underwater oil drilling
D) Water treatment plants
Answer: B) Households, industries, and commercial establishments

Q3: Solid Waste Management (SWM) primarily deals with:

A) Only organic waste
B) All types of solid waste
C) Industrial waste only
D) Agricultural waste only

Answer: B) All types of solid waste

Q4: Which of the following is a benefit of effective Solid Waste Management?
A) Increased pollution
B) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
C) Increased landfill use
D) Increased littering

Answer: B) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Q5: Which of the following is a type of solid waste?

A) Biomedical waste
B) E-waste
C) Municipal solid waste
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Q6: A major source of municipal solid waste is:

A) Factories
B) Households
C) Mines
D) Forests

Answer: B) Households

3) Functional Elements of Solid Waste Management (SWM)

Q5: Which of the following is a functional element of Solid Waste Management (SWM)?
A) Waste prevention
B) Waste generation
C) Collection, transportation, and processing of waste
D) Water desalination
Answer: C) Collection, transportation, and processing of waste

Q6: What is one of the key steps in waste processing and recovery in SWM?
A) Waste incineration without pollution control
B) Resource recovery through recycling and composting
C) Unregulated dumping in rivers
D) Burning waste in open fields
Answer: B) Resource recovery through recycling and composting

Q7: Which is the first functional element of solid waste management?

A) Collection
B) Disposal
C) Waste generation
D) Transportation

Answer: C) Waste generation

Q8: What is the process of converting waste materials into reusable material called?
A) Incineration
B) Collection
C) Recycling
D) Landfilling

Answer: C) Recycling

Q9: Which of the following is a method of waste disposal in SWM?

A) Landfilling
B) Littering
C) Hoarding
D) None of the above

Answer: A) Landfilling

4) Biomedical Waste Management - Sources, Characteristics

Q7: Which of the following is a major source of biomedical waste?
A) Mining operations
B) Nuclear power plants
C) Hospitals and healthcare facilities
D) Agriculture fields
Answer: C) Hospitals and healthcare facilities

Q8: The key characteristic of biomedical waste is that it is:

A) Non-hazardous and non-infectious
B) Highly recyclable
C) Potentially infectious and hazardous
D) Always biodegradable
Answer: C) Potentially infectious and hazardous

Q10: Biomedical waste is generated from:

A) Hospitals and clinics
B) Schools
C) Construction sites
D) Households
Answer: A) Hospitals and clinics

Q11: Which characteristic is associated with biomedical waste?

A) Non-hazardous
B) Non-infectious
C) Infectious and potentially hazardous
D) Easily biodegradable

Answer: C) Infectious and potentially hazardous

Q12: Biomedical waste management includes which of the following steps?

A) Recycling only
B) Incineration and proper disposal
C) Hoarding waste
D) Ignoring it

Answer: B) Incineration and proper disposal

5) Environmental Legislation: Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016

Q9: According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, what is one of the responsibilities
of local authorities?
A) To burn all solid waste in open areas
B) To ensure segregation of waste at source
C) To ignore industrial waste management
D) To eliminate recycling of waste
Answer: B) To ensure segregation of waste at source

Q10: Which of the following is encouraged under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016?
A) Disposal of hazardous waste in rivers
B) Incineration of recyclable materials
C) Promotion of waste segregation, composting, and recycling
D) Unregulated landfill expansion
Answer: C) Promotion of waste segregation, composting, and recycling

Q13: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India emphasize:

A) Reusing waste at the source
B) Encouraging landfilling of all waste
C) Ignoring waste segregation
D) Prohibiting recycling

Answer: A) Reusing waste at the source

Q14: According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, who is responsible for waste
segregation at the household level?
A) Local authorities
B) Households
C) Industrial units
D) Waste pickers

Answer: B) Households

6) Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016

Q11: Under the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, biomedical waste must be
disposed of within how many hours?
A) 10 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 72 hours
Answer: B) 24 hours

Q12: One of the main changes introduced by the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016,
is:
A) The promotion of unregulated biomedical waste disposal
B) The introduction of color-coded segregation of biomedical waste
C) The encouragement of burning medical waste in open air
D) No need for waste treatment facilities
Answer:
B) The introduction of color-coded segregation of biomedical waste

Q15: According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, which color bag is used for
the disposal of infectious waste?
A) Yellow
B) Blue
C) Red
D) Green

Answer: A) Yellow

Q16: Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016 require hospitals to treat and dispose of their
waste within: A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 7 days
D) 1 month

Answer: B) 48 hours

Q17: The Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, aim to reduce waste generation by
promoting:
A) Recycling and reuse
B) Dumping in landfills
C) Burning waste without control
D) Storing waste for longer periods

Answer: A) Recycling and reuse

7) Case Studies on Waste Management

Q13: Which city is often cited as a model for waste management through extensive recycling
and composting practices?
A) Stockholm
B) Tokyo
C) Bengaluru
D) San Francisco
Answer: D) San Francisco

Q14: The city of Pune, India, is known for a case study on:
A) Landfill expansion
B) Effective waste collection through waste-pickers
Answer:
C) Unregulated hazardous waste disposal
D) Lack of recycling infrastructure
B) Effective waste collection through waste-pickers

Q18: The Alappuzha waste management model in Kerala is famous for focusing on:
A) Plastic waste management
B) Biomedical waste incineration
C) Decentralized solid waste management
D) E-waste recycling

Answer: C) Decentralized solid waste management

Q19: The "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan" initiative in India is aimed at:

A) Encouraging industrial waste dumping
B) Promoting cleanliness and sanitation
C) Banning all waste collection
D) Increasing landfill space

Answer: B) Promoting cleanliness and sanitation

Q20: Which city in Sweden is known for converting waste into energy, significantly reducing
landfill usage?
A) Stockholm
B) Uppsala
C) Gothenburg
D) Västerås

Answer: D) Västerås

Module-5

E - Waste Management E- waste; composition and generation. Global context in e- waste;

E-waste pollutants, E waste hazardous properties, Effects of pollutant (E- waste) on human
health and surrounding environment, domestic e-waste disposal, Basic principles of E
waste management, Component of E waste management.
E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011; and E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
- Salient Features and its implications. Self-Study Component (SSC): E-Waste
(Management) Amendment Rules, 2023, 2024
Answer:
1) E-Waste Management
Q1: What is the main objective of e-waste management?
A) To maximize e-waste production
B) To reduce, reuse, and recycle electronic waste
C) To increase landfill capacity
D) To incinerate all electronic devices
B) To reduce, reuse, and recycle electronic waste

Q2: Which of the following best defines e-waste?

A) Organic waste from households
B) Discarded electrical or electronic devices
C) Industrial waste from factories
D) None of the above

Answer: B) Discarded electrical or electronic devices

2) E-Waste Composition and Generation

Q3: Which of the following is a common component found in e-waste?
A) Organic waste
B) Heavy metals like lead and mercury
C) Agricultural waste
D) Glass bottles
Answer: B) Heavy metals like lead and mercury

Q4: Which country is the largest generator of e-waste globally?

A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) Germany
Answer: C) China

Q5: What is a major metal commonly found in e-waste?

A) Aluminum
B) Gold
C) Titanium
D) Nickel

Answer: B) Gold

Q6: Which country has a high per capita generation of e-waste?

Answer:
A) India
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) Russia

Answer: B) United States

3) Global Context in E-Waste
Q7: Which of the following countries is a major importer of e-waste for recycling and disposal?
A) United States
B) Japan
C) Ghana
D) Switzerland
Answer: C) Ghana

Q8: E-waste generation is highest in:

A) Developed countries
B) Developing countries
C) Least developed countries D) None of the above
Answer: A) Developed countries

Q9: Which of the following is a challenge in the global management of e-waste?

A) Standardized e-waste recycling laws
B) Lack of regulations in many countries
C) Low generation of e-waste
D) Absence of valuable materials

Answer: B) Lack of regulations in many countries

Q10: Which of the following doesn’t fall in the category of e-waste?

A) Organic waste from households
B) Discarded electrical or electronic devices
C) Industrial waste from factories
D) Both A) and C)

Answer: D) Both A) and C)

Q11: Which organization is actively involved in addressing global e-waste issues?

A) WHO
B) UNEP
C) UNESCO
D) UNICEF

Answer: B) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

4) E-Waste Pollutants
Q12: Which of the following is a primary pollutant found in e-waste?
A) Nitrogen oxides
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Cadmium
D) Methane
Answer: C) Cadmium

Q13: Lead and cadmium in e-waste are harmful primarily because they are:
A) Biodegradable
B) Highly toxic
C) Non-toxic
D) Found in low quantities

Answer: B) Highly toxic

Q14: Which of the following is NOT a pollutant typically found in e-waste?

A) Dioxins
B) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
C) Plastics
D) Organic food waste

Answer: D) Organic food waste

5) E-Waste Hazardous Properties

Q15: Which of the following hazardous properties is common in e-waste?
A) Bio-degradability
B) Flammability
C) Toxicity and corrosivity
D) Odorless nature
Answer: C) Toxicity and corrosivity

Q16: Which hazardous property is associated with electronic items that contain mercury?
A) Carcinogenic
B) Corrosive
C) Toxic and bio-accumulative
D) Explosive

Answer: C) Toxic and bio-accumulative

Q17: Brominated flame retardants found in e-waste are particularly harmful due to their:
A) Flammability
B) Non-toxicity
C) Environmental persistence and toxicity
D) Non-hazardous nature
Answer: C) Environmental persistence and toxicity

6) Effects of E-Waste Pollutants on Human Health and the Environment

Q18: Long-term exposure to heavy metals in e-waste can lead to:
A) Improved respiratory health
B) Neurotoxic effects and kidney damage
C) Increased plant growth
D) Improved cardiovascular health
Answer: B) Neurotoxic effects and kidney damage

Q19: Which of the following is an environmental impact of improper e-waste disposal?

A) Reduced soil fertility
B) Enhanced water quality
C) Soil and water contamination
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Soil and water contamination

Q20: Which organ can be affected by long-term exposure to lead in e-waste?

A) Skin
B) Liver
C) Brain
D) Heart

Answer: C) Brain

Q21: The improper disposal of e-waste can lead to contamination of:

A) Air only
B) Soil, air, and water
C) Only drinking water
D) None of the above

Answer: B) Soil, air, and water

7) Domestic E-Waste Disposal

Q22: What is the most common method of domestic e-waste disposal in developing countries?
A) Incineration
B) Open dumping and burning
C) Controlled recycling
D) Landfilling in certified sites
Answer: B) Open dumping and burning

Q23: The most common method of domestic e-waste disposal in developing countries is: A)
Landfilling in certified sites
B) Open burning
C) Controlled recycling
D) Deep burial

Answer: B) Open burning

Q24: In domestic settings, e-waste is often disposed of as:

A) Regular household waste
B) Recycled metal
C) Industrial waste
D) Hazardous waste

Answer: A) Regular household waste

8) Basic Principles of E-Waste Management

Q25: The basic principle of e-waste management is:
A) Minimize the use of electronics
B) Maximize recycling, reuse, and safe disposal
C) Increase the import of e-waste
D) Ban the production of electronic goods
Answer: B) Maximize recycling, reuse, and safe disposal

Q26: One of the basic principles of e-waste management is:

A) Extended producer responsibility
B) Increased production of electronics
C) Open incineration
D) Limited recycling

Answer: A) Extended producer responsibility

Q27: Which principle promotes recycling and reuse in e-waste management?

A) Polluter pays principle
B) Producer liability principle
C) Sustainable consumption
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Q28: One of the basic principles of e-waste management is:
A) Extended producer responsibility
B) Increased production of electronics
C) Open incineration
D) Limited recycling
Answer: A) Extended producer responsibility

Q29: Which principle promotes recycling and reuse in e-waste management?

A) Polluter pays principle
B) Producer liability principle
C) Sustainable consumption
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

9) Components of E-Waste Management

Q30: Which of the following is NOT a component of e-waste management?
A) Collection of e-waste
B) Proper disposal in landfills
C) Recycling and resource recovery
D) Transportation and processing
Answer: B) Proper disposal in landfills

Q31: Which of the following is NOT a component of e-waste management?

A) Collection
B) Incineration without pollution control
C) Storage
D) Transportation

Answer: B) Incineration without pollution control

Q32: What is a key step in the e-waste management process?

A) Mining of natural resources
B) E-waste segregation
C) Producing more electronic items
D) Ignoring disposal methods

Answer: B) E-waste segregation

10) E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
Q33: According to the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, who is primarily
responsible for e-waste disposal?
A) Consumers
B) Producers of electronic goods
C) Local municipalities
D) Recycling centers
Answer: B) Producers of electronic goods
Q34: According to the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, who is primarily
responsible for recycling e-waste?
A) Retailers
B) Manufacturers
C) Local government
D) Consumers

Answer: B) Manufacturers

Q35: The E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 require producers to:
A) Ignore recycling
B) Be responsible for e-waste collection
C) Use only plastic in products
D) Avoid recycling

Answer: B) Be responsible for e-waste collection

11) E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 - Salient Features and Implications

Q36: One of the salient features of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 is:
A) No producer responsibility for e-waste
B) Introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
C) Prohibition on recycling
D) Increased landfill capacity
Answer: B) Introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Q37: The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, introduced a system for tracking e-waste known
as:
A) Waste Monitoring Protocol
B) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal
C) Electronic Waste Management Center
D) Global Recycling Initiative

Answer: B) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal

Q38: The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 mandate producers to:
A) Discard old electronics freely
B) Set up e-waste collection points
C) Use only non-recyclable materials
D) Export all e-waste
Answer: B) Set up e-waste collection points

12) E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2023 and 2024

Q39: The E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules, 2023 primarily focus on:
A) Reducing e-waste targets for producers
B) Tightening producer responsibility for recycling targets
C) Increasing e-waste imports
D) Decreasing recycling rates
Answer: B) Tightening producer responsibility for recycling targets

Q40: What is the main change introduced in the E-Waste (Management) Amendment Rules,
2024?
A) Ban on electronic waste production
B) Enhanced tracking and reporting of e-waste management
C) Reduction of recycling obligations
D) Abolishment of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Answer: B) Enhanced tracking and reporting of e-waste management