UPSC Ecology And Environment Terms, Conventions, Policies and Reports Question Bank Terms, Conventions, Policies And Reports

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    Which of the following wastes have been regulated by the Basel Convention on Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal?
    1. PCBs, used lead acid batteries, etc.
    2. Biomedical and Healthcare wastes
    3. Incinerator Ash
    4. Used oils
    5. Household waste
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Codes:

    A) Only 2, 3 and 5 

    B) Only 1, 2, 3 and 4

    C) Only 1, 2 and 4 

    D) All of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    It includes household wastes and incinerator ash (residue that comes from incinerating household waste) under other wastes.


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