NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

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Which of the following methods are useful for solid waste disposal?
I. Open burning
II. Sanitary landfills
III. Rag-pickers and kabadiwallahs
IV. Natural breakdown
V. Recycling
VI. Incineration
Choose the correct option

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Correct option: D

I, II, III, IV, V and VI

Option D (I, II, III, IV, V and VI) is correct because all listed methods (open burning, sanitary landfills, rag-pickers, natural breakdown, recycling, and incineration) are used for solid waste disposal, although some are more environmentally sound than others.

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