Question

Municipal solid waste include(s)
I. Sewage
II. Paper
III. Food waste
IV. Discarded batteries

• A. Only II
• B. II and IV
• C. All except I
• D. III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is C All except I

Municipal solid wastes include all the wastes generated from homes, offices, stores, schools, etc. These are collected and disposed of by the municipality. Examples of municipal solid wastes include food wastes, e-wastes such as discarded batteries, paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc. These wastes are disposed either by burning in open dumps or buried in sanitary landfills.
Sewage is the liquid waste generated from households, restaurants, schools, etc.