{"id":5467,"date":"2025-12-26T17:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T17:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5467"},"modified":"2025-12-26T17:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T17:13:27","slug":"mcqs-based-on-environment-37","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=5467","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Environment &#8211; (37)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Which city generates the highest amount of e-waste in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bangalore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Chennai<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Mumbai <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association, Mumbai is the top e-waste generating city in India, followed by Delhi and Bangalore.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which of the following substances in e-waste can cause lung cancer upon exposure?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cadmium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Barium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Beryllium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. Beryllium <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Beryllium, used in motherboards and connectors, can cause lung cancer and skin diseases on long-term exposure.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What is the purpose of the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) under the E-Waste Management Rules?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To subsidize plastic production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To refund deposit after the return of end-of-life equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To increase tax revenue from electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To compensate informal workers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. To refund deposit after the return of end-of-life equipment <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under DRS, consumers pay a deposit at the time of purchase, which is refunded when the used product is returned for proper disposal or recycling.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is the target of e-waste collection under EPR for the year 2025\u201326?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">60%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">70%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">80%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 70% <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, the EPR collection target for 2025\u201326 and 2026\u201327 is 70%.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following plastic products was banned under the 2022 Amendment Rules?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rigid plastic bottles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Polystyrene decorations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Compostable bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Multilayer packaging used for food<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Polystyrene decorations <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The 2022 Rules banned several single-use plastic items, including polystyrene (thermocol) used for decorations, due to their non-recyclable nature.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Which city generates the highest amount of e-waste in India? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Mumbai Explanation: As per the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association, Mumbai is the top e-waste generating city in India, followed by Delhi and Bangalore. Q2. Which of the following substances in e-waste can cause lung cancer upon exposure? 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