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Plastic Waste Management

Assignment- Week 3
TYPE OF QUESTION: MCQ/MSQ
Number of questions: 15 Total mark: 15 X 1 = 15
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QUESTION 1:
As per the Plastic waste management rules (2016), minimum thickness of plastic carry bags was
increased from 40µ to?

a. 60 microns

b. 55 microns

c. 50 microns

d. 65 microns

Correct Answer: c

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QUESTION 2:
The acronym of EPR is expanded as?

a. Environmental producer’s responsibility

b. Extended producer’s responsibility
c. Economic producer’s responsibility
d. Expanded producer’s responsibility
Correct Answer: b

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QUESTION 3:
‘Ensuring channelization of recyclable plastic waste fraction to recyclers’ is the responsibility of?

1. Local bodies

2. Gram Panchayats

3. Producers

4. Waste generators
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a. (1) & (2)

b. (2) & (3)
c. (3) & (4)
d. (1) & (3)

Correct Answer: a

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QUESTION 4:
Manufacturing and use of non-recyclable multi-layered plastic need to be phased out by
producers, importers & brand owners in how many years?

a. 3

b. 5

c. 1

d. 2

Correct Answer: d

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QUESTION 5:
Who is the prescribed authority for enforcement of provisions relating to waste management
by plastic waste generators in union territories?

a. Pollution control boards

b. Pollution control committees

c. Secretary in-charge of urban development

d. Gram panchayats

Correct Answer: c

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QUESTION 6:
One of the targets of Sustainable development goal 14 (SDG 14) in the United Nations 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development is?

a. To prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-
based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.

b. To ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

c. To build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and

foster innovation

d. To end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable
agriculture

Correct Answer: a

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QUESTION 7:
When did India first notify the “Plastic waste management and handling rules”?

a. 2010

b. 2011

c. 2015

d. 2016

Correct Answer: b

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QUESTION 8:
In 2018, 250 global conglomerates responsible for 20% of world’s plastic packaging have
committed to reduce waste and pollution. The initiative is called?

a. Plastic pollution pact

b. Break free from plastic pollution

c. New plastics economy global commitment

d. Zero waste management

Correct Answer: c

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QUESTION 9:
If you want to establish a plastic carry bags manufacturing factory in Pondicherry, from where
do you have to obtain registration?

a) Pollution control committee (PCC)

b) State pollution control board (SPCB)

c) Chief secretary of the state

d) Gram panchayat

Correct Answer: a

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QUESTION 10:
I am running a plastic recycling plant and I have to renew the validity of my registration
certificate before it expires. Before how many days should I apply for renewal?

a. 90 days
b. 150 days
c. 30 days
d. 120 days

Correct Answer: d
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QUESTION 11:
Plastic Waste management rules (2016) are applicable to every Waste generator, Local body,
Gram Panchayat, Manufacturer, Importers, and Producer.
a. True
b. False

Correct Answer: a
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QUESTION 12:
Compostable plastics undergoes degradation by biological processes during composting to yield
CO 2 , water and inorganic compounds
a. True
b. False

Correct Answer: a

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QUESTION 13:
I am a resident of Kolkata. I have to obtain registration from West Bengal SPCB to commercially
recycle plastic bags.

a. True
b. False

Correct Answer: a

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QUESTION 14:
According to PWM rules (2016), carry bags made of recycled plastic can be used for packaging
ready to eat or drink food.

a. True
b. False

Correct Answer: b

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QUESTION 15:
Sachets using plastic material shall be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and
pan masala

a. True
b. False

Correct Answer: b

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