1. What is the iron and steel constitute of e-waste?
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) 50%
2. Which of the following element make e-waste hazardous in nature?
a) Lead
b) Glass
c) Plastic
d) Iron
3. In 2006, the IAER projected that _________ electronic and electrical appliances would
become e-waste by 2010.
a) 1 billion
b) 2 billion
c) 3 billion
d) 4 billion
4. According to the Comptroller and Auditor- General’s (CAG) report what is the amount
of e-waste generated annually?
a) 4LT
b) 5LT
c) 6LT
d) 7LT
5. What is the hazardous pollutant released from LED’s?
a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Cobalt
d) Cadmium
6. What is the hazardous pollutant released from electron tubes?
a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Cobalt
d) Cadmium
7. What is the hazardous pollutant released from batteries?
a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Cobalt
d) Cadmium
8. What is the hazardous pollutant released from circuit boards?
a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Lead
d) Copper
9. What is the hazardous pollutant released from telephones?
a) Lithium
b) Barium
c) Lead
d) Copper
10. What is the hazardous pollutant released from calculators?
a) Lithium
b) Mercury
c) Lead
d) Copper
11. Which of the hazardous pollutant occurs in plastic?
a) Lithium
b) PCBs
c) Lead
d) Copper
12.What is one of the primary methods for recycling e-waste?
a) Incineration
b) Landfilling
c) Manual dismantling and material recovery
d) Burning
13. What is the main reason e-waste has become a global issue?
a) Large quantities are produced every year
b) It is biodegradable
c) It does not require recycling
d) It is harmless to human health
14. Which metal, commonly found in electronic waste, is toxic to humans and wildlife?
a) Iron
b) Mercury
c) Aluminum
d) Zinc
15. Which of the following is NOT a method of e-waste disposal?
a) Recycling
b) Reusing
c) Dumping in landfills
d) Incineration for energy
16. What is the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in e-waste management?
a) It mandates that manufacturers take responsibility for their products' end-of-life
disposal.
b) It encourages consumers to collect e-waste.
c) It regulates the sale of electronic products.
d) It promotes the reuse of old devices.
17. Which of the following is a key challenge in managing e-waste?
a) Lack of advanced technology for recycling
b) High cost of electronic products
c) Insufficient waste generation
d) Over-reliance on manual labor
18. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards for e-waste
management?
a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
19. Which of the following countries is known for being a major e-waste recycler?
a) India
b) China
c) Germany
d) United States
20. Which of the following is NOT a recyclable material commonly found in e-waste?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Plastic
d) Wood
21. What is one of the health risks associated with improper e-waste disposal?
a) Respiratory diseases due to burning plastics
b) Deafness due to noise exposure
c) Skin allergies from metals
d) Obesity from exposure to chemicals
22. What does the term "e-waste landfill mining" refer to?
a) Digging into landfills to recover valuable metals
b) Disposing of e-waste in underground tunnels
c) Releasing e-waste into the environment
d) Reusing old landfills to store e-waste
23. Which of the following electronic devices is most commonly recycled as part of e-waste?
a) Old radios
b) Mobile phones
c) Electric vehicles
d) Household appliances
24. What year were the E-Waste (Management) Rules first notified in India?
a) 2009
b) 2011
c) 2014
d) 2017
25. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2011, which of the following is responsible for
managing e-waste?
a) State Governments
b) Producers of electronic goods
c) Consumers
d) Municipalities
26. In the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, the responsibility of Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) is on:
a) Government authorities
b) Authorized dismantlers
c) Producers and importers
d) Consumers
27. Which of the following was introduced in the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, that
was not part of the 2011 rules?
a) E-waste collection centers
b) E-waste processing standards
c) EPR targets for producers
d) Prohibition of import of hazardous waste
28. The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, apply to which of the following?
a) Only manufacturers of electronic products
b) All electronic waste generated in India
c) Only government and public sector organizations
d) Only international importers
29. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, who is required to establish e-waste
collection centers?
a) State Pollution Control Boards
b) Consumers
c) Producers and importers of electronic goods
d) Local governments
30. Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the E-Waste (Management) Rules,
2022?
a) Mandatory registration of producers with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
b) Producers must create a mechanism for take-back of used products
c) Consumers must dispose of e-waste at authorized centers
d) E-waste can be freely exported for recycling without regulation
31. According to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, what is the role of the Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?
a) Monitor the production of electronic goods
b) Promote the sale of electronic products
c) Formulate and enforce E-Waste management guidelines
d) Regulate the prices of electronic goods
32. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which of the following is now part of the
producer's responsibility?
a) Only collect e-waste
b) Only label products for recycling
c) Take-back and recycling of e-waste
d) Only reduce e-waste through consumer awareness
33. What is the new target for producers under the E-Waste (Management) ules, 2022,
regarding the collection and recycling of e-waste?
a) 50% by 2025
b) 60% by 2024
c) 70% by 2025
d) 80% by 2030
34. Which of the following categories of electronic products is included in the scope of the
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
a) All mobile phones
b) All lighting equipment
c) All consumer electronics
d) Only large home appliances
35. What is the role of authorized dismantlers under the E-Waste (Management) Rules,
2022?
a) To collect e-waste from consumers
b) To store e-waste in landfills
c) To dismantle and recycle e-waste in an environmentally sound manner
d) To manage consumer awareness programs
36. Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which of the following is a new
inclusion regarding producer responsibility?
a) Producers must provide financial incentives to consumers for e-waste disposal
b) Producers must provide a clear label on products for end-of-life disposal
c) Producers must make products last longer to reduce e-waste
d) Producers must encourage the direct sale of products for reuse
37. What is the main aim of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022?
a) To encourage new product manufacturing
b) To reduce the harmful impacts of e-waste on the environment and health
c) To promote consumer electronics as the primary driver of economic growth
d) To regulate prices of electronic goods
38. Which of the following authorities is responsible for monitoring and ensuring
compliance with the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, in India?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
b) State Pollution Control Boards
c) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
d) National E-Waste Council
