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Waste Generation and Management — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

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What is waste according to the definition given in the chapter?

2

What is bagasse?

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Which industries produce flyash as waste?

4

What does segregation mean in waste management?

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Which of the following are major categories of waste mentioned in the chapter?

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Domestic waste, Industrial waste, Agricultural waste, Municipal waste, e-waste

The chapter mentions five major categories: domestic waste from homes, industrial waste from factories, agricultural waste from farming, municipal waste from townships, and e-waste from electronic equipment.

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Kitchen waste includes peelings of vegetables and fruits.

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True

Kitchen waste specifically includes peelings of vegetables and fruits, along with shells from nuts and eggs, washing water from pulses and rice, stale food items, and leftovers.

3text answer

What does 'e-waste' stand for?

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Electronic waste

e-waste is the abbreviation of electronic waste. It refers to discarded electrical and electronic items such as old computers, TVs, radios, mobile phones, and batteries. So the full form is Electronic waste.

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Which materials can be found in e-waste?

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Lead (harmful), Gold (valuable), Mercury (harmful), Silver (valuable)

e-waste contains both harmful substances like lead, cadmium, and mercury, as well as valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper that can be recovered and reused.

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What are the important topics in Waste Generation and Management for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in Waste Generation and Management include Major Categories of Waste, Domestic, Industrial, and Agricultural Waste, Municipal Waste, Sewage, and Septic Tanks, e-Waste and Laboratory Wastes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Waste Generation and Management?
There are 43 questions on Waste Generation and Management. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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