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Rashi wants to make compost for her kitchen garden. She plans to use kitchen wastes. Which set of articles is best suited for her work?
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, paper, torn cotton clothes.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, paper, packing sheets.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, plastic waste, thermocol cups.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, plastic waste, old mobile phone.
Peels of fruits, leftover vegetables, paper, torn cotton clothes.
Composting requires biodegradable organic materials that break down into nutrient-rich humus. Option A is the correct choice because fruit peels, vegetable scraps, paper, and natural cotton fibers are biodegradable, whereas plastics and thermocol are non-biodegradable synthetic pollutants that hinder the decomposition process.
Composting requires biodegradable organic materials that break down into nutrient-rich humus. Option A is the correct choice because fruit peels, vegetable scraps, paper, and natural cotton fibers are biodegradable, whereas plastics and thermocol are non-biodegradable synthetic pollutants that hinder the decomposition process.
Waste management in India is governed by the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which emphasizes the segregation of waste into biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and domestic hazardous categories.
Biodegradable waste decomposes via microbial action, producing humus.
Plastic and thermocol are synthetic polymers that persist in the environment for centuries.
Cotton is a natural cellulose fiber, making it biodegradable compared to synthetic textiles like polyester.
Biodegradable materials: Materials derived from plants or animals that can be broken down by bacteria or fungi.
Non-biodegradable materials: Items like plastic, glass, and metals that cannot be processed by natural decomposers.
Option C and D are incorrect because plastic waste and thermocol cups are non-biodegradable and will contaminate the compost pile.
A is correct тАФ it includes only biodegradable materials which facilitate the formation of organic compost.
In Geography and Environmental Science exams, always differentiate between 'Biodegradable' (organic) and 'Non-biodegradable' (synthetic) waste, as this is a fundamental concept for understanding the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' objectives.
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