Biomedical Waste — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016: 1. The rules classify biomedical waste into 8 categories based on treatment requirements 2. Yellow containers are used for pharmaceutical waste requiring chemical treatment 3. Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities can serve multiple healthcare facilities 4. State Pollution Control Boards are the primary authorization authorities Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following treatment methods is/are approved under Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016? 1. Incineration at temperatures above 850°C 2. Steam sterilization followed by shredding 3. Microwave treatment with moist heat 4. Deep burial in designated sites Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: Biomedical Waste Category : Color Code 1. Pathological waste : Yellow 2. Contaminated recyclable waste : Red 3. Pharmaceutical waste : White 4. Cytotoxic drugs : Blue How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

The 'polluter pays' principle in biomedical waste management was established through which landmark Supreme Court judgment?

Which of the following statements about Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs) is/are correct? 1. They are mandatory for all healthcare facilities generating more than 1 kg of waste per day 2. They must obtain authorization from Central Pollution Control Board 3. They provide collection, treatment, and disposal services to multiple healthcare facilities 4. They operate on the principle of economies of scale Select the correct answer using the code given below: