MODULE – 5

E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. What is the full form of E-waste?

a) Electronic Waste
b) Energy Waste
c) Eco-friendly Waste
d) Environmental Waste

2. Which of the following is a major component of e-waste?

a) Plastics
b) Metals
c) Glass
d) All the above

3. Which country generates the largest amount of e-waste annually?

a) India
b) China
c) United States
d) Germany

4. Question: Approximately how much e-waste was generated globally in 2022?

a) 30 million metric tons
b) 50 million metric tons
c) 60 million metric tons
d) 70 million metric tons

5. Which sector contributes the most to e-waste generation?

a) Household appliances
b) Information and communication technology
c) Healthcare equipment
d) Industrial equipment

6. What percentage of global e-waste is recycled?

a) 10%
b) 17%
c) 30%
d) 45%

7. Which continent has the highest e-waste recycling rates?

a) Asia
b) Europe
c) North America
d) Africa

8. Which international treaty regulates the transboundary movement of hazardous e-waste?

a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Basel Convention
 c) Paris Agreement
d) Montreal Protocol

9. Which of the following is a common hazardous metal found in e-waste?

a) Lead
b) Mercury
c) Cadmium
d) All the above

10.What toxic gas is often released when burning e-waste improperly?

a) Carbon dioxide
b) Methane
c) Dioxins and Furans
d) Nitrogen oxide

11.Which e-waste component contains brominated flame retardants?

a) Circuit boards
b) Cathode ray tubes (CRTs)
c) Batteries
d) Keyboards

12.What is the primary health risk associated with lead exposure from e-waste?
a) Respiratory problems
b) Nervous system damage
c) Skin irritation
d) Hearing loss

13.Which property of mercury makes it hazardous in e-waste?

a) It is corrosive
b) It is flammable
c) It is bio accumulative
d) It is radioactive

14.Prolonged exposure to cadmium from e-waste can cause damage to which organ?

a) Liver
b) Kidney
c) Heart
d) Lungs

15.Which of the following describes the hazard classification of e-waste?

a) Flammable
b) Non-hazardous waste
c) Hazardous waste
d) Recyclable waste only

16. Which of the following toxic substances in e-waste is most harmful to the nervous
system?
a) Lead
b) Mercury
 c) Cadmium
d) Chromium

17.Which of the following health issues is caused by cadmium exposure from e-waste?
a) Bone fragility and kidney damage
b) Respiratory problems
c) Cardiovascular diseases
d) Skin rashes

18. Brominated flame retardants in e-waste have been linked to:

a) Hormonal disruption
b) Skin irritation
c) Liver inflammation
d) Digestive issues

19. E-waste exposure has been shown to increase the risk of which of the following in
children?
a) ADHD and developmental delays
b) Cancer
c) Obesity
d) Vision problems

20. E-waste contaminants can leach into soil, affecting agriculture. Which pollutant from e-
waste is commonly found in soil contamination?
a) Nickel
b) Lead
c) Chromium
d) Manganese

21. The contamination of water bodies by e-waste occurs primarily due to:
a) Runoff from e-waste dumping sites
b) Atmospheric pollution from incineration
c) Lack of water treatment facilities
d) Overfishing

22. Which of the following is a long-term environmental impact of improper e-waste

disposal?
a) Depletion of landfill capacity
b) Global warming
c) Soil infertility and biodiversity loss
d) Coral bleaching

23. Which heavy metal in e-waste is particularly harmful to aquatic ecosystems?

a) Arsenic
b) Mercury
c) Lead
d) Cadmium

24. Which of the following is the safest way to dispose of e-waste at home?
a) Throwing it in regular garbage bins
 b) Burning it in open spaces
c) Recycling it at authorized e-waste centers
d) Storing it indefinitely at home

25. What is the most significant challenge in domestic e-waste disposal?

a) Lack of awareness about its dangers
b) High costs of authorized recycling
c) No government policies
d) The e-waste is biodegradable

26. The practice of giving old electronic devices to others for reuse is an example of:
a) Recycling
b) Upcycling
c) Reusing
d) Dumping

27. What symbol on an electronic device indicates it should not be disposed of in a regular
trash bin?
a) A green triangle
b) A crossed-out wheelie bin
c) A recycling logo
d) A skull and crossbones

28. Domestic e-waste includes which of the following?

a) Leftover food
b) Plastic bottles
c) Old mobile phones and chargers
d) Cardboard boxes

29. What does “e-waste” refer to?

a) Agricultural waste
b) Electrical and electronic equipment waste
c) Industrial chemical waste
d) Food waste

30. Which of the following is a principle of e-waste management?

a) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
b) Burn, Bury, Dispose
c) Manufacture, Sell, Throw
d) Use and Replace

31. What is the primary objective of e-waste management?

a) Increase electronic waste
b) Maximize profits from discarded electronics
c) Minimize environmental and health impacts
d) Dispose of electronics in landfills

32. Which of these is NOT a basic principle of e-waste management?

a) Safe disposal
b) Energy recovery
 c) Open dumping
d) Recycling

33. The “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) principle in e-waste management makes
which stakeholder responsible for e-waste?
a) Consumers
b) Manufacturers
c) Governments
d) Retailers

34. Which of the following is NOT a component of e-waste management?

a) Collection
b) Segregation
c) Incineration without controls
d) Recycling

35. What is the first step in e-waste management?

a) Landfilling
b) Collection and storage
c) Burning e-waste
d) Extracting raw materials

36. What is the purpose of e-waste recycling?

a) To reduce costs of manufacturing
b) To recover valuable materials and reduce waste
c) To eliminate electronics
d) To avoid dismantling

37. Which component involves separating valuable materials like metals and plastics from e-
waste?
a) Landfilling
b) Segregation and dismantling
c) Manufacturing
d) Retailing

38. What role does “Public Awareness” play in e-waste management?

a) To promote the use of more electronics
b) To inform consumers about safe e-waste disposal
c) To encourage burning of e-waste
d) To stop recycling initiatives

39. Which of these materials can be extracted from e-waste through recycling?
a) Gold, silver, and copper
b) Sand and gravel
c) Rubber and wood
d) Cement and concrete

40. Which process ensures that harmful chemicals in e-waste are managed safely?
a) Open dumping
b) Controlled dismantling and treatment
 c) Burying in open landfills
d) Direct incineration

41. When did the E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, come into effect?
a) 1st January 2012
b) 1st May 2012
c) 1st October 2011
d) 1st April 2011

42. Which Ministry oversees the implementation of E-Waste (Management and Handling)
Rules, 2011?
a) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
d) Ministry of Urban Development

43. Which category of waste is covered under the E-Waste Rules, 2011?
a) Industrial waste
b) Electronic and electrical equipment waste
c) Municipal solid waste
d) Biomedical waste

44. Under the E-Waste Rules, who is responsible for the collection and disposal of e-waste?
a) Manufacturer
b) Retailer
c) Consumer
d) Producer

45. What is the primary responsibility of a producer under these rules?

a) Landfilling e-waste
b) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
c) Disposing of waste through municipal bodies
d) Ignoring consumer-generated e-waste

46. Which of the following is NOT an example of e-waste as per the 2011 rules?
a) Refrigerators
b) Mobile phones
c) Agricultural equipment
d) Televisions

47. The E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, require producers to:
a) Collect back end-of-life products
b) Set up e-waste collection centers
c) Finance recycling activities
d) All the above

48. Who is responsible for authorizing the dismantling and recycling facilities under the E-
Waste Rules?
a) State Pollution Control Board
b) Central Pollution Control Board
 c) Ministry of Urban Development
d) Local Municipal Authorities

49. What is the penalty for non-compliance with the E-Waste Rules, 2011?
a) Only fines
b) Only imprisonment
c) Both fines and imprisonment
d) No penalty

50. What does the term “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) include?
a) Responsibility to manufacture products
b) Responsibility to design eco-friendly products
c) Responsibility for the entire lifecycle of the product, including take-back and
recycling
d) None of the above

51. What is the primary aim of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
a) To promote the disposal of e-waste in landfills
b) To encourage recycling and reuse of e-waste
c) To ban electronic products
d) To reduce electricity usage

52. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, who is responsible for managing the e-
waste generated?
a) Municipal corporations
b) State governments
c) Producers, manufacturers, and consumers
d) NGOs

53. What mechanism does the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, implement to track e-
waste?
a) Blockchain technology
b) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
c) Municipal solid waste tracking
d) Import-export licensing

54. Who is responsible for granting EPR authorization under the E-Waste (Management)
Rules, 2022?
a) Ministry of Electronics and IT
b) Pollution Control Boards (CPCB and SPCBs)
c) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF &CC)
d) Local Municipal Authorities

55. When did the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, come into effect?
a) January 1, 2022
b) July 1, 2022
c) April 1, 2023
d) October 1, 2023

56. Which entities are included under the scope of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
 a) All electrical and electronic equipment
b) Plastic waste only
c) Agricultural machinery
d) Automobile waste

57. What is the recycling target for producers under EPR for the year 2024-25?
a) 30% of e-waste generated
b) 50% of e-waste generated
c) 70% of e-waste generated
d) 100% of e-waste generated

58. What is prohibited under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?

a) Import of refurbished goods
b) Open burning of e-waste
c) Collection of e-waste
d) Repairing of electronic goods

59. What is the fine for non-compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
a) ₹1,000
b) ₹10,000
c) As decided by the CPCB
d) ₹50,000

60. Who monitors compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
a) State governments
b) Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
c) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
d) Local administration

61.When were the E-Waste Management Rules first notified in India?

a) 2008
b) 2011
c) 2016
d) 2019

62.Which authority is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the E-Waste

Management Rules in India?
a) Ministry of Urban Development
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
c) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
d) State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)

63.What is the primary responsibility of producers under the E-Waste Management Rules?
a) Collection and recycling of e-waste
b) Safe transportation of e-waste
c) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
d) Segregation of waste at source

64.What percentage of e-waste collection targets were set for producers for the first year of
implementation (2017-18)?
 a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 50%

65.Which of the following stakeholders are included under the E-Waste Management Rules?
a) Producers
b) Consumers
c) Refurbishers
d) All the above

66.The E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, were amended in which year to include further
provisions?
a) 2017
b) 2018
c) 2020
d) 2022

67.Which principle underpins the E-Waste Management Rules to ensure producer

responsibility?
a) Polluter Pays Principle
b) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
c) Zero Waste Principle
d) Sustainable Recycling Principle

68.What does EPR under the E-Waste Management Rules require producers to do?
a) Take back end-of-life products
b) Set up collection centers
c) Ensure recycling through authorized recyclers
d) All the above

69.Who is responsible for issuing EPR authorization to producers?

a) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
b) State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
c) Ministry of Electronics and IT
d) Local Municipal Bodies

70.Which of the following is NOT covered under e-waste as per the rules?
a) Solar panels
b) Mobile phones
c) Televisions
d) Refrigerators

71.When were the E-Waste Management Rules first notified in India?

a) 2010
b) 2011
c) 2016
d) 2021

72.What is the primary objective of the E-Waste Management Rules?

 a) Promote recycling of all types of waste
b) Reduce environmental and health risks posed by e-waste
c) Ban the production of electronic goods
d) Introduce tax benefits for recycling companies

73.What does EPR stand for in the context of e-waste management?

a) Environmental Protection and Recycling
b) Extended Producer Responsibility
c) Electronic Pollution Regulation
d) Eco-friendly Production Rules

74.Which ministry oversees the implementation of the E-Waste Management Rules in India?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
d) Ministry of Renewable Energy

75.Under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, which entities are responsible for ensuring
e-waste collection?
a) Consumers only
b) Manufacturers only
c) Producers, importers, and brand owners
d) Retailers and distributors

76.Which of the following was introduced in the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
revision?
a) Ban on all e-waste imports
b) Introduction of a formal recycling framework through digital tracking
c) Complete exemption for small-scale producers
d) Elimination of all EPR obligations

77.What percentage of e-waste must producers collect and recycle by 2024 under EPR
obligations?
a) 40%
b) 60%
c) 80%
d) 100%

78.Which of the following types of products are regulated under the E-Waste Management
Rules?
a) Batteries and solar panels only
b) Electrical and electronic equipment, including IT and telecom products
c) Only medical and industrial equipment
d) Plastic waste from electronic packaging

79.What is a significant implication of non-compliance with E-Waste Management Rules for

producers?
a) Ban on exports of electronic goods
b) Fines and cancellation of EPR authorization
c) Complete shutdown of production facilities
 d) No significant penalty

80.Which sector has the most significant potential to benefit economically from the proper
implementation of e-waste management rules?
a) Construction
b) Renewable energy
c) Recycling and recovery
d) Agricultural tools manufacturing

81.India ranks _ globally in terms of e-waste generation.

a) 1st
b) 3rd
c) 5th
d) 10th

82.Which of the following components of e-waste are hazardous?

a) Plastics and wood
b) Lead, cadmium, and mercury
c) Glass and aluminum
d) Steel and copper