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Which of the following is a cause for increase in waste production?

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Which of the following is a cause for increase in waste production?

Options

  • Population growth

  • Economic growth

  • Change in consumption pattern

  • All of them

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Solution

All of them

Explanation:

Population growth raises total material use and household waste; economic growth increases production and disposable incomes, creating more packaging and discarded goods; changing consumption patterns (more single‑use and electronic items) further increase waste volumes.

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Chapter 21: Waste Management - II: Safe Disposal of Waste - EXERCISES [Page 265]

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Morning Star Total Geography Volume 1 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 21 Waste Management - II: Safe Disposal of Waste
EXERCISES | Q I. 1. | Page 265
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