Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following problem is true in reference to the hazards caused by solid wastes?

Options:

Solid wastes cause health hazards through the creation of obnoxious smells

Solid wastes cause health hazards by harbouring flies and rodents, who act as carriers of diseases like typhoid, diarrhoea, malaria etc.

If carelessly handled, they spread by wind and are splattered through rainwater.

All of the above.

Correct Answer:

If carelessly handled, they spread by wind and are splattered through rainwater.

Explanation:

Solid wastes cause health hazards through the creation of obnoxious smells and harbouring of flies and rodents, which act as carriers of diseases like typhoid, diphtheria, diarrhoea, malaria and cholera, etc. These wastes cause a frequent nuisance as and when they are carelessly handled, spread by wind and splattered through rainwater.