environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a strategy for sustainable urban waste management?

  1. Open dumping of waste
  2. Source segregation, recycling, composting, and scientific landfilling
  3. Burning waste in open areas
  4. Exporting all waste to other regions

Answer: Source segregation, recycling, composting, and scientific landfilling

Integrated waste management prioritizes waste reduction, resource recovery, and safe disposal to minimize environmental and health impacts.

Topic Urban Environment and Planning
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC