Methods of MSW Disposal and Hazardous Waste Components

Which article protects the interests of minorities, including Scheduled Tribes?

Article 29

What article of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the advancement of Scheduled Tribes?

Article 15(4)

According to Article 46 of the Indian Constitution, what is the State required to promote with special care?

Educational and economic interests of the weaker sections

Which article of the Indian Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labor?

Article 23 Signup and view all the answers

Under which article do Scheduled Tribes have the right to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture?

Article 350 Signup and view all the answers

What is hydrology?

Hydrology is the study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Which article forbids child labor in India?

Article 24 Signup and view all the answers

Name some water-borne diseases.

Some water-borne diseases are Typhoid, Cholera, Paratyphoid Fever, Dysentery, Jaundice, and Malaria. Signup and view all the answers

Define water pollution.

Water pollution refers to the changes in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water. Signup and view all the answers

How does groundwater contamination occur?

Groundwater contamination occurs when man-made products like gasoline, oil, road salts, and chemicals seep into the groundwater. Signup and view all the answers

What is Minamata disease?

Minamata disease was first discovered in Minamata city in Japan in 1956, caused by the release of methylmercury in industrial wastewater. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main sources of water pollution?

The two main sources of water pollution are point source and non-point source pollution. Signup and view all the answers

What article provides for Tribal Affairs Ministers in Bihar, MP, and Orissa?

Art. 164 (1) Signup and view all the answers

Which Act abolished the Bonded Labour System in 1976 in respect of Scheduled Tribes?

Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976 Signup and view all the answers

When is World Population Day observed?

July 11 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Forest Conservation Act of 1980 aim to achieve?

Conservation of forests Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?

Prevention of atrocities against SCs and STs Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Panchayatiraj (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996?

Extends Panchayatiraj to Scheduled Areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of sustainability and sustainable development?

Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the structure and function of an ecosystem.

An ecosystem consists of all living organisms in a particular area as well as the nonliving, physical components of the environment. The function of an ecosystem involves the interactions between living organisms and their environment, including energy flow and nutrient cycling. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of natural resources mentioned in the text?

Examples of natural resources include land, water, energy sources (renewable and non-renewable), forests, biodiversity, and tribal populations. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the impacts of deforestation mentioned in the text.

Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, desertification, and negatively affects tribal populations dependent on forests for their livelihood. It also contributes to climate change. Signup and view all the answers

What is hazardous waste?

Hazardous waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of aquatic ecosystems mentioned in the text?

Examples of aquatic ecosystems include ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, and estuaries. Signup and view all the answers

What are some components of hazardous waste?

Heavy metals (Arsenic, Nickel, Chromium, Cadmium, lead, manganese, mercury), hydrocarbons (Benzene, Vinyl chloride), pesticides, organic chemicals (Dioxin). Signup and view all the answers

Define e-waste.

E-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Signup and view all the answers

List some alternative waste treatment techniques mentioned in the text.

Fermentation, pyrolysis, gasification, composting. Signup and view all the answers

What are some components of non-hazardous waste?

Sugar bagasses, molasses, yeast biomass, wood wastes, milk cream, animal excreta, pulp wastes, fruits, vegetables, and electronic waste. Signup and view all the answers

What defines sanitary landfills?

Sanitary landfills are designed to handle non-hazardous waste in a way that minimizes environmental impact. Signup and view all the answers