This set of Hazardous Waste Management Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “TSDF Regulations”.
1. The operator of a hazardous waste TSDF is required to obtain authorization as per provisions laid down under rule ____________
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
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Explanation: The operator of a hazardous waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) is required to obtain authorization as per provisions laid down under rule 5 of HWMH and TM act 2008.
2. _____________ rule stipulates that the operator of facilities may store the hazardous waste for a period less than 90 days.
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
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Explanation: Rule 7 of HWMH and TM act 2008 stipulates that the operator of facilities may store the hazardous waste for a period not more than 90 days.
3. SPCB can extend the storage period of a TSDF.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) can extend the storage period in a TSDF maximum up to six months of their annual capacity.
4. ____________ rule deals with association of occupiers for identifying sites for establishing the TSDFs.
a) 18
b) 19
c) 20
d) 21
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Explanation: Rule 18 (1) of the HWMH and TM act 2008 deals with government, occupier, operator or any association of occupiers for identifying sites for establishing the TSDFs.
5. ____________ rule deals with design and setting up of TSDFs.
a) 18 (1)
b) 18 (2)
c) 18 (3)
d) 18 (4)
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Explanation: Rule 18 (2) deals with the design and setting up of TSDFs as per the guidelines of CPCB.
6. ____________ rule deals with the monitoring of TSDF by SPCB.
a) 18 (1)
b) 18 (2)
c) 18 (3)
d) 18 (4)
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Explanation: Rule 18 (3) deals with the monitoring by SPCB with respect to the setting up and operation of TSDFs.
7. ___________ and __________ rules deals with the responsibility of the operator of a TSDFs.
a) 18 (1), (2)
b) 18 (2), (3)
c) 18 (3), (4)
d) 18 (4), (5)
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Explanation: Rule 18 (4) and 18 (5) deal with the responsibility of the operator of a TSDFs for safe operation of the TSDFs during operation and post-closure period.
8. ___________ rule deals with the transportation of the hazardous waste from TSDFs.
a) 18
b) 19
c) 20
d) 21
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Explanation: Rule 20 deals with the transportation of the hazardous waste in accordance with the HWMH and TM rules as well as rules from Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
9. _________ rule deals the requirement of proper labelling and packaging of hazardous wastes.
a) 18
b) 19
c) 20
d) 21
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Explanation: Rule 19 deals with the requirement of proper labelling and packaging of hazardous wastes for its safe handling, storage and transportation.
10. __________ rule deals with the requirement of six colored manifest copies.
a) 18
b) 19
c) 25
d) 21
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Explanation: Rule 21 deals with the requirement of six colored manifest copies as per Form 13 of the HWMH and TM Rules.
11. __________ rule with the liabilities of the operator of a facility in case of damages.
a) 18
b) 19
c) 25
d) 21
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Explanation: Rule 25 deals with the liabilities of the operator of a facility in case of damages caused to the environment due to the improper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.
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