Question

Segregate the following statements into agricultural and electronic waste.

I: It contains hazardous substances.
II: It is bio-degradable.
III: It is waste generated from plants and animals.
IV: It is non-biodegradable.
V: It does not contain hazardous substances.

• A. Agricultural waste: I, II, III
  Electronic waste:IV, V
• B. Agricultural waste: I, III, V
  Electronic waste: II, IV
• C. Agricultural waste: II, III, V
  Electronic waste: I, IV
• D. Agricultural waste: II, III, IV
  Electronic waste: I, V

Answer 1

The correct option is C Agricultural waste: II, III, V

Electronic waste: I, IV

• Agricultural waste is generated from plants, poultry, livestock, animals, etc. Thus, they can be easily decomposed. Also, these wastes are not harmful to environment as it doesn't contain any hazardous substances.
• Electronic waste, on the other hand, is produced from the discarded and dysfunctional electronic gadgets which are non-biodegradable. The materials used to make these electronics contains hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, etc., which even causes harmful health effects when not disposed properly.