Storage Practices and Principles for Waste Materials
20 Multiple Choice Questions for Grade 9 Students
1. What is the main purpose of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF)?
a) To burn all farm waste
b) To segregate, sort, process, and recover useful products from waste
c) To store pesticides only
d) To sell agricultural products
2. According to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), why should farm waste storage areas be
elevated?
a) To make them more visible
b) To prevent flood damage and contamination
c) To save space in the farm
d) To make waste collection easier
3. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for handling pesticide containers?
a) Triple rinsing the containers
b) Reusing containers for water storage
c) Taking rinsed containers to recycling sites
d) Returning unopened containers to dealers
4. What is the correct first step in the triple rinse procedure for pesticide containers?
a) Immediately dispose of the container
b) Pour water equal to half the container size
c) Pour water equal to one-eighth of the container size
d) Empty contents into a compost pile
5. How does proper waste storage help prevent agricultural problems?
a) It increases crop yield directly
b) It prevents pest habitats and disease spread
c) It makes the farm look more attractive
d) It reduces labor costs
6. Under RA 9003 and GAP requirements, which factor should NOT be considered when
choosing a waste storage location?
a) Distance from residences
b) Elevation of the area
c) Color of the storage facility
d) Potential for pest attraction
7. What is the primary purpose of maintaining an MRF monitoring form?
a) To calculate farm profits
b) To track employee performance
c) To record waste volumes and disposal actions
d) To measure crop yields
8. Which type of waste management strategy best aligns with GAP principles?
a) Burning all farm waste immediately
b) Mixing all types of waste together
c) Systematic segregation and proper disposal
d) Burying waste anywhere on the farm
9. What potential risk is created by using vehicles that transport farm waste to also transport
food products?
a) Vehicle damage
b) Cross-contamination
c) Fuel wastage
d) Traffic violations
10. How should biodegradable waste be primarily managed in an agricultural setting?
a) Burned immediately
b) Composted when appropriate
c) Always sent to landfill
d) Stored indefinitely
11. What is the best indicator that a waste storage system is functioning properly?
a) Maximum waste accumulation
b) Minimal pest presence and odors
c) Lowest possible cost
d) Fastest disposal time
12. Which action demonstrates proper waste management according to GAP?
a) Reusing pesticide containers for other purposes
b) Color-coding containers for different waste types
c) Storing all waste in one location
d) Weekly burning of all waste
13. What role does documentation play in farm waste management?
a) It's optional and unnecessary
b) Required only for large farms
c) Essential for tracking and reporting to authorities
d) Only needed during inspections
14. Which practice would be a violation of proper farm waste storage principles?
a) Regular sanitization of storage areas
b) Storing waste near water sources
c) Maintaining separate areas for different waste types
d) Regular waste removal
15. What should farmers consider when transporting farm waste?
a) Only speed of transportation
b) Cost effectiveness alone
c) Prevention of cross-contamination
d) Vehicle appearance
16. How should farm waste collection be timed?
a) Only during harvest season
b) Once yearly
c) Frequently enough to prevent pest attraction
d) When storage is completely full
17. What is the correct order of waste management priorities?
a) Dispose, Reuse, Recycle
b) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
c) Recycle, Compost, Burn
d) Store, Burn, Bury
18. Which characteristic is NOT required for a proper waste storage facility?
a) Flood-free location
b) Distance from residences
c) Decorative exterior
d) Proper ventilation
19. What is the primary goal of waste segregation in farming?
a) Making the farm look organized
b) Enabling proper treatment of different waste types
c) Reducing labor costs
d) Increasing storage capacity
20. How should hazardous agricultural waste be handled?
a) Mixed with regular waste
b) According to specific safety protocols
c) Buried on farm property
d) Diluted with water
Answer key:
1.b 2.b 3.b 4.c 5.b 6.c 7.c 8.c 9.b 10.b
11.b 12.b 13.c 14.b 15.c 16.c 17.b 18.c 19.b 20.b
