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प्रश्न
Match the items in column ‘A’ with the proper ones in column ‘B’ and explain their impact on the environment.
| Column ‘A’ | Column ‘B’ |
| 1. Harmful waste | a. Glass, rubber, carry bags, etc. |
| 2. Domestic waste | b. Chemicals, pigments, ash, etc. |
| 3. Biomedical waste | c. Radioactive material |
| 4. Industrial waste | d. Leftover food, vegetables, peelings of fruits. |
| 5. Urban waste | e. Bandages, cotton, needles, etc. |
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उत्तर
| Column 'A' | Answers |
| 1. Harmful waste | c. Radioactive material |
| 2. Domestic waste | d. Leftover food, vegetables, peelings of fruits. |
| 3. Biomedical waste | e. Bandages, cotton, needles, etc. |
| 4. Industrial waste | b. Chemicals, pigments, ash, etc. |
| 5. Urban waste | a. Glass, rubber, carry bags, etc. |
Impact on the environment is explained as follows:
- Harmful waste - It is dangerous to the environment or human health. It is considered toxic because it is harmful to human health when a person is exposed to substances through inhalation, ingestion or touch.
- Domestic waste - It is the waste generated by the daily usage of domestic materials. Uncollected domestic waste causes health hazard as well as pollutes the environment and endanger the life of people at large.
- Biomedical waste - It is a kind of infectious material waste which is obtained especially from hospitals and causes infectious diseases.
- Industrial waste - It is produced by the industrial processes during the manufacturing of several things. This waste can be liquid, solid or gaseous, it pollutes air, soil, and nearby water sources. Water discharged from factories pollutes rivers and lakes. Dumping of industrial waste into the river causes water pollution.
- Urban waste - This waste leads to serious health and environmental issues if not disposed of or managed properly.
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