Polythene bags cannot be destroyed because they are made of –
Correct Answer:
(C) Polymers
Polythene is made up of molecules of carbon and hydrogen. It is a polymer of ethylene (C2H4). It is non-biodegradable. This is the reason why polythene bags cannot be destroyed.
Ques: 2
Which of the following is not destroyed by bacteria?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Plastic
Plastic, Iron, lead are non-biodegradable pollutants which are not destroyed by bacteria. Hence, they pollute the atmosphere. Rest of all are easily disintegrated by the micro-organism.
Ques: 3
Consider the following statements:
1. India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic pollution annually.
2. India’s waste generation rate is approximately 0.12 kilograms per capita per day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Plastic Waste Generation:
India generates approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic pollution annually. Out of this, 5.8 million tonnes (mt) are incinerated, while 3.5 million tonnes are released into the environment as debris.
This figure is significantly higher than Nigeria (3.5 mt), Indonesia (3.4 mt), and China (2.8 mt).
India’s waste generation rate is approximately 0.12 kilograms per capita per day.
Ques: 4
Consider the following:
1. Open Burning of Waste
2. Informal sector recycling
3. Rapid population growth and urbanization
Which of the above given are the reasons for High Plastic Pollution in India?
Correct Answer:
(D)
All of the above
Reasons for High Plastic Pollution in India
Rapid Population Growth and Urbanization: India's rising population and affluence drive higher consumption and waste generation. Urbanisation intensifies the problem by increasing the demand for plastic products and packaging.
Inadequate Waste Management Infrastructure: India's waste management infrastructure is insufficient to handle the large volumes of waste, with more uncontrolled dumping sites than sanitary landfills, reflecting poor disposal facilities and practices.
Discrepancies in Waste Collection Data: India's official waste collection rate is overstated at 95%, while research suggests the actual rate is around 81%, revealing a significant gap in efficiency.
Open Burning of Waste: India burns approximately 5.8 million tons of plastic waste each year, worsening pollution and releasing toxic pollutants that pose health and environmental risks.
Informal Sector Recycling: The unregulated informal recycling sector handles much plastic waste not accounted for in official statistics, complicating the understanding of plastic pollution levels.
Ques: 5
Consider the following statements regarding Un-Plastic Collective (UPC) initiative:
1. It is a voluntary initiative launched by the UN-Environment Program-India.
2. Initiative seeks to minimise externalities of plastics on the ecological and social health of our planet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Un-Plastic Collective
Un-Plastic Collective (UPC) is a voluntary initiative launched by the UN-Environment Program-India, Confederation of Indian Industry and WWF-India.
The Collective seeks to minimise externalities of plastics on the ecological and social health of our planet.
As a part of UPC initiative companies set time-bound, public targets to:
Eliminate unnecessary use of plastic.
Reuse and circulate plastics through the circular economy.
Replace plastic with sustainable alternative or recycled plastics.
Turn commitments to meaningful and measurable action.