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In metros like Mumbai and Chennai, what share of solid waste is collected and disposed?

AAbout 30 per cent
BAbout 10 per cent
CAbout 90 per cent
DAbout 50 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. About 90 per cent
1. Metro cities collect about 90 per cent of waste. 2. Other towns leave 30 to 50 per cent uncollected. 3. It piles up on streets and open spaces. _Source: syllabus Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 12, Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems._
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