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The introduction of disposable cups was hailed as a step forward for reasons of hygiene. No one at that time had perhaps thought about the impact caused by the disposal of millions of these cups on a daily basis. Some time back, kulhads, that is, disposable cups made of clay, were suggested as an alternative. But a little thought showed that making these kulhads on a large scale would result in the loss of the fertile top-soil. Now disposable paper-cups are being used. Using items made of biodegradable materials because can be recycled do less harm to the environment as compared to other non biodegradable items like plastics which cause damage to the environment.1. We can recyclea. Only biodegradable wasteb. Only nonbiodegradable waste.c. Both biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste.d. Neither of them2. Which of these wastes is causing the most harm to the environment today?a. Plastic bagsb. Biodegradable wastec. Waste paperd. Poisonous waste3. Why is recycled paper banned for use in food containers?a. Because it creates a lot of spacesb. Because it creates contaminationc. Because paper can be used only one timed. Because paper is very thick and can t cover the food containers4. If you have to reuse plastic bottles and metal cans, you will a. Make compost from themb. Melt them to make new productsc. Use them to store water at homed. Do either of these5. If you have to recycle vegetable waste, fruit peels, bones and dry flowers, you willa. Make compost from them.b. Burn them.c. Use them in landfillsd. Throw them in a lake, river or sea

Answer»

1. c. Both biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste.

2. a. Plastic bags

3. b. Because it creates contamination

4. c. Use them to store water at home

5. a. Make compost from them.



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