The waste components of waste categorized as 'Trash' consist of: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.Paper, cardboard cartons

2.Animal wastes

3.Industrial process wastes

4.Vegetable wastes

5.Wood

A1 and 5 only ✓ Correct

B1, 3 and 5 only

C1, 3, 4 and 5 only

D1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1 and 5 only

Explanation

Waste classed as trash consists of dry combustible items such as paper and cardboard cartons together with wood.

Statement 1 is right because paper and cardboard cartons are typical dry, burnable trash.

Statement 5 is right since wood is another dry combustible material grouped as trash.

Statement 2 is wrong because animal wastes are putrescible garbage, not dry trash.

Statement 3 is wrong as industrial process wastes form a separate industrial waste category.

Statement 4 is wrong because vegetable wastes are food scraps counted as garbage, not trash.

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