GATE 2025 AR — Architecture – Question 17

Infrastructure, Services and Utilities · Processing and treatment of solid wastes · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Under Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, co-processing uses which waste categories of calorific value above 1500 kcal/kg as raw material and/or energy?

Non-biodegradable and non-recyclable
Biodegradable and recyclable
Non-biodegradable and recyclable
Biodegradable and non-recyclable

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Correct answer: (A) Non-biodegradable and non-recyclable

Explanation

The stated co-processing category is non-biodegradable, non-recyclable solid waste, A. Its recoverable energy or material can substitute fuel or feedstock in suitable industrial processes. The definition does not replace the priority of recycling suitable recyclable material.

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