Question

Union Government has notified Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Consider the following statements and find the incorrect one:

• A. Places of pilgrims, religious and historical importance and Municipal areas will be exempted from such rules.
• B. The source segregation of waste has been mandated to channelize the waste to wealth by recovery, reuse and recycle
• C. Responsibilities of Generators have been introduced to segregate waste in to three streams – Wet, Dry and Domestic hazardous wastes.
• D. The concept of partnership in Swachh Bharat has been introduced.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Places of pilgrims, religious and historical importance and Municipal areas will be exempted from such rules.

The Rules are now applicable beyond Municipal areas and extend to urban agglomerations, census towns, notified industrial townships, special economic zones, State and Central government organizations, places of pilgrims, religious and historical importance.