GATE ES 2022 Paper 1 — page 17

Questions 49–51 of 65. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016 (Govt. of India), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

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Biodegradable waste should be processed biologically preferably in decentralized facilities at the sources of generation.

Biodegradable waste should be processed biologically preferably in centralized facilities away from the sources of generation.

Used sanitary pads and napkins should be wrapped and disposed into the domestic hazardous waste containers.

Non-biodegradable components with a heat content more than 1500 kcal/kg should be used for power generation or Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) manufacture.

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Carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle and phosphorus cycle play important role in the ecosystems. Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT correct about the phosphorus cycle?

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Shortage of phosphorus can be a limiting factor in many ecosystems, however, its excess can stimulate eutrophication.

Organic phosphates exist in various rock and soil minerals.

Like carbon cycle, phosphorus also has a gaseous phase and can move into far away ecosystems.

Human interventions like application of phosphorus fertilizers cause much phosphorus to get into the ocean.

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT) of India?

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NGT Act 2010 draws inspiration from the India's constitutional provision of Article 21 - Protection of life and personal liberty, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.

A retired Judge of the Supreme Court, can be the Chairperson of the NGT.

NGT Act 2017 is based on the India's constitutional provision of Article 261 - Protection of Biodiversity and Environmental Protection, which bestows the citizens of India with duty to protect all abiotic and biotic components of the environment.

The NGT is mandated to make and endeavor for disposal of applications or appeals finally within 45 days of filing of the same.

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2022 · Paper 1

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