{"id":55070,"date":"2024-04-16T00:21:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=55070"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:21:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:21:06","slug":"which-state-proposed-a-ban-on-all-types-of-polythene-packing-for-the-first-time-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-state-proposed-a-ban-on-all-types-of-polythene-packing-for-the-first-time-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Which state proposed a ban on all types of polythene packing for the first time in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a974bee48686\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Himachal Pradesh                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Madhya Pradesh                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Kerala                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Karnataka                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>C. Kerala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kerala was the first state in India to propose a ban on all types of polythene packing. The ban was proposed in 1996 and implemented in 1998. The ban was aimed at reducing the use of polythene, which is a non-biodegradable material that pollutes the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The ban has been successful in reducing the use of polythene in Kerala. However, there are still some challenges in implementing the ban. For example, some people continue to use polythene bags, and there is <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> a lack of awareness about the ban among some people.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, the ban on polythene packing in Kerala is a positive step towards protecting the environment. The ban has helped to reduce the amount of polythene pollution in the state, and it has also raised awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A. Himachal Pradesh<\/strong> Himachal Pradesh is a state in India that is known for its natural beauty. The state has taken several steps to protect the environment, including banning the use of polythene bags. However, Himachal Pradesh was not the first state in India to propose a ban on polythene packing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B. Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh is a state in India that is known for its wildlife. The state has taken several steps to protect the environment, including banning the use of polythene bags. However, Madhya Pradesh was not the first state in India to propose a ban on polythene packing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D. Karnataka<\/strong> Karnataka is a state in India that is known for its technology industry. The state has taken several steps to protect the environment, including banning the use of polythene bags. However, Karnataka was not the first state in India to propose a ban on polythene packing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe on YouTube<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Which state proposed a ban on all types of polythene packing for the first time in India?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-state-proposed-a-ban-on-all-types-of-polythene-packing-for-the-first-time-in-india\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" 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