Environment and Ecology
2019
Environmental Pollution
Sustainable Development
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
A.The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
D.The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011
B.The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
C.The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
Correct Answer: Option C
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy where producers are given significant responsibility (financial and/or physical) for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products.
The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 introduced EPR as an important feature, recognizing producers’ responsibility for recycling and reducing e-waste in India.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been given the EPR authorization under the new e-waste rules.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
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