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Which of the following is not recommended for the management of plastic waste?

AIncineration ✓ Correct
BDeep burial
CAutoclave/hydroclave
DAll of the above
Correct answer: (A) Incineration
Explanation

Incineration is not recommended for plastic waste because burning plastics releases toxic dioxins and other harmful fumes.

Deep burial is used for certain wastes and does not carry the same air-poisoning risk as burning plastics.

Autoclave and hydroclave treatment sterilise waste with steam and heat, a safer route than open burning.

Since a single unsuitable method is named, the claim that all apply is wrong.

Recycling and reuse are the preferred hierarchy for handling plastic waste.

Dioxins from plastic burning are persistent and highly toxic to health.

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