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Q88. With respect to Global E-Waste Monitor 2014:
1. Mumbai ranks first in generating e-waste followed by Delhi, Bangalore.
2. Most of the e-waste is recycled in India in the organized units.
Select the correct answer using the codes given:

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(a) Only 1

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(b) Only 2

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(c) Both 1 and 2

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(d) None of the above

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The correct option is A (a) Only 1
The 65 cities generate more than 60% of the total generated e-waste, whereas, 10 states generate 70% of the total e-waste.
Most of the e-waste is recycled in India in unorganized units, which engage significant number of manpower. Recovery of metals by primitive means is a most hazardous act.

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