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According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the responsibility of waste generators has been fixed for segregation of waste in which of the following streams?<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the responsibility of waste generators is fixed for segregation of waste into Wet, Dry, and Domestic Hazardous wastes.
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\n– The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, mandate segregation of waste at source by the waste generator.
\n– The specified streams for segregation at the household level are typically biodegradable (wet) waste, non-biodegradable (dry) waste, and domestic hazardous waste (like batteries, expired medicines, etc.).
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\nThese rules aim to improve waste management practices across the country, emphasizing source segregation, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal. Proper segregation at source facilitates better recycling and processing of different types of waste.
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According to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the responsibility of waste generators has been fixed for segregation of waste in which of the following streams? [amp_mcq option1=”Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes” option2=”Metallic and non-metallic wastes” option3=”Wet, dry and domestic hazardous wastes” option4=”Recyclable and non-recyclable wastes” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist – … <\/p>\n

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