Question

Garbage can create havoc to mankind by:

Questions 41-48 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: - Garbage is a great environmental hazard. It comes from various sources used paper, tiffin packings, plastic bags, ice- cream wrappers, bottle caps, fallen leaves from trees and many more. Garbage makes the premises ugly, unkempt and breeds diseases. A lot of trash that is thrown away contain materials that can be recycled and reused such as paper, metals and glass which can be sent to the nearest recycling centre or disposed of to the junk dealer. Garbage also contains organic matter such as leaves which can enrich soil fertility. A compost pit can be made at a convenient location where the refuse can be placed with layers of soil and an occasional sprinkling of water. This would help decomposition to make valuable fertilizer. This would also prevent pollution that is usually caused by burning such organic waste.

• A. spreading foul smell
• B. spreading several diseases
• C. slowing vehicles on the road
• D. supporting junk dealers

Answer 1

Answer:

B. spreading several diseases

• Garbage can be categorized as domestic waste, industrial waste, and hospital waste.

• It pollutes the air, soil, and water.

• Many water-borne diseases are becoming widespread everywhere.

• Air pollution has reached the extent that has been declared filthy and unsafe.

• For example, Lahore and Delhi rank the most polluted city.

• There are many waste disposal methods such as thermal waste treatment and incineration.