Question

Which of the following factors affects the type of industrial waste produced?

• A. Location of the industry
• B. Process by which the product is manufactured
• C. Type of sludge
• D. Nature of raw material

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Nature of raw material

Nature of raw material used affects the type of industrial waste produced. The wastes produced by most of the industries are mainly non-biodegradable in nature. Example: metalworking industry discharge chromium, zinc, nickel, lead, iron and titanium compounds. Among them the electroplating industry is an important pollution distributer.