Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (28.08.2024) Shift-II
Which of the following are true about Waste-to-Energy incineration? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. It serves the dual purpose of disposing municipal solid waste and producing energy.
- 2. It produces fly ash.
- 3. It produces bottom ash.
- 4. It generates a high level toxic air pollutant, dioxin.
- 5. It produces toxic metals such as lead and mercury.
A1, 3, 4, 5 only
B1, 2, 4, 5 only
C2, 3 only
D1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 — All five statements are true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★All five statements are true, so that is the answer.
★Incineration disposes municipal solid waste while producing energy.
★It generates both fly ash and bottom ash as residues.
★It can release the toxic air pollutant dioxin.
★It can also release toxic metals such as lead and mercury.
★Hence all of 1 to 5 is correct.
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