In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
AThe Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
BThe Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
CThe e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
DThe Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 (GS-I, Set A), Q.78. Official answer key: C.
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