Question

Which of the following is the best place for landfill in a city?

• A. In the centre of the city
• B. Near a park
• C. Near a hospital
• D. Outside the city as a whole

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Outside the city as a whole

The correct option is (D):

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Some non-biodegradable wastes are taken into low-lying areas.
2. These low-lying areas are called landfills.
3. The garbage which cannot be disposed of by any method is dumped in landfills.
4. The garbage is loaded in trucks and dumped in the landfills which are outside the city.

Final answer: Landfills are commonly found outside the city as a whole.