UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 14
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Schedule I of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 prescribes detailed siting and technical requirements for processing and landfill facilities. Segregation is into three main streams, and coverage extends beyond notified towns.
Option-wise Analysis:
A (Incorrect): Waste must be segregated into biodegradable, non-biodegradable and domestic hazardous streams, not five.
B (Incorrect): Coverage extends to other areas such as railways, airports, ports and notified pilgrim sites.
C (Correct): Schedule I provides site-location and sanitary landfill specifications.
D (Incorrect): There is no blanket ban on moving waste from one district to another under these Rules.