Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

What are the major sources of solid waste?

Options:

Household or domestic establishments

Industrial or commercial establishments

Both options 1 and 2.

Neither 1 nor 2.

Correct Answer:

Both options 1 and 2.

Explanation:

Solid waste refers to a variety of old and used articles, for example, stained small pieces of metals, broken glassware, plastic containers, polythene bags, ash, floppies, CDs, etc., dumped at different places. These discarded materials are also termed as refuse, garbage and rubbish, etc., and are disposed of from two sources : (i) household or domestic establishments, and (ii) industrial or commercial establishments.