Read the given statements and select the correct option.

Statement 1: Open landfilling refers to the throwing waste on an uncovered area, which is periodically burnt or compressed.
Statement 2: In sanitary landfilling, the waste is compacted and covered by layer of dirt.

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

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Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

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Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Open dumping or open landfilling is throwing of waste on uncovered low lying area. The waste is piled as high as the equipment can easily do. The waste is periodically burnt or compressed at intervals to reduce its bulk. In sanitary dumping or sanitary landfilling the waste is pulverised, compacted and covered over by a layer of dirt.

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