As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
AWaste generator has to segregate waste into five categories.
BThe Rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only.
CThe Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
DIt is mandatory on the part of waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 (GS-I, Set A), Q.59. Official answer key: C.
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