Environment and Ecology
2019
Environmental Pollution
Sustainable Development
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
B.The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
C.The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
A.The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
D.The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 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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