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GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT MCQs

Total Questions : 93 | Page 9 of 10 pages
Question 81.


The process of converting kitchen waste to manure is known as __ .


  1.     recycling
  2.     composting
  3.     landfilling
  4.     reducing
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> composting
:
B
Converting plant and animal waste from kitchen into organic manure is known as composting. This helps in safe disposal of wastes.
Question 82.


The process of composting in which red worms are used for composting is called vermicomposting.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     recycling
  4.     revamping
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
The method of making compost of kitchen garbage using red worms is vermicomposting.
The Process Of Composting In Which Red Worms Are Used For Co...
Question 83.


Which of the following items cannot be recycled?


  1.     bandages
  2.     plastic
  3.     glass
  4.     paper
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> bandages
:
A
Bandages are solely intented for one time use similar to some syringes and other medical wastes. They cannot be recycled. They have to be disposed off properly.
Question 84.


Industrial wastes, oils and fats should not be thrown into the drains because they can:


  1.     kill mosquitoes
  2.     kill the useful microbes
  3.     harden and block the pipes
  4.     breed fishes
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> harden and block the pipes
:
C
Oils and fats from Industry should not be thrown into the drain. They can harden and block the pipes. In an open drain, the fats clog the soil pores reducing its effectiveness in filtering water.
Question 85.


Unhygienic and unsanitary conditions provide ideal ground for breeding of :


  1.     sheep and hen
  2.     cattle and goat
  3.     mosquito and flies
  4.     useful microbes
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> mosquito and flies
:
C

Breeding of mosquito and houseflies can be observed in unhygienic and unsanitary conditions, which usually turns out to be major reason for spread of diseases. They make our surroundings dirty and give off a bad odour.


Question 86.


Which of the following cannot be used for composting?


  1.     Plastic bag
  2.     Rotten banana
  3.     Vegetable peels
  4.     Fruits peels
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Plastic bag
:
A
For composting, biodegradable materials are needed. Rotten banana, vegetable peels, fruit peel are biodegradable but the plastic bag is a non-biodegradable material. Hence, a plastic bag is not used for composting.
Question 87.


People from the municipality come and collect garbage from your building. Where do you think all the garbage goes at the end?


  1.     Rivers
  2.     Drains
  3.     Landfills
  4.     Ponds
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Landfills
:
C

A landfill site is a site for disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment. This is a low lying area where solid garbage is thrown. Later on, this landfill is converted to a park or a ground.


Question 88.


Every day on streets, you must have noticed garbage disposal personnel separating solid wastes into different categories.
What is this process called?


  1.     Sedimentation
  2.     Composting
  3.     Segregation
  4.     Selection
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Segregation
:
C
Waste segregation means separating wastes into dry and wet wastes. Dry waste includes wood and related products, metals and glass. Wet waste, typically refers to organic waste usually generated in kitchens and are heavy in weight due to dampness. Waste can also be segregated on the basis of biodegradable or non-biodegradable waste.
Question 89.


Use of earthworms for the decomposition of organic matter is called _____ .


  1.     vermicomposting
  2.     manuring
  3.     recycling
  4.     composting
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> vermicomposting
:
A
The method of making compost of kitchen garbage using red worms is vermicomposting.
Question 90.


Which of the following are the non-useful components of garbage for composting?


  1.     Plastic
  2.     Glass
  3.     Paper
  4.     Aluminium Foil
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Plastic
:
A, B, and D

Non-useful garbage components include polythene bags, plastics, glass and aluminium foils. These take longer time to decay so cannot be used for composting. When non-useful components decay, they release harmful gases that damage the environment.


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