UPSC Ecology And Environment Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Question Bank Environmental Issues

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    Which statement is correct regarding radioactive waste material?
    I. This arises from civil nuclear activities as well as from defense related nuclear weapon activities
    II. The techniques used emphasizes on waste minimization and volume reduction
    III. Nuclear waste is categorized into high, intermediate and low levels depending on the level of radioactivity in it

    A)  I & III              

    B)  Only III

    C)  Only I             

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Radioactive waste which arises from civil nuclear activities as well as from defense related nuclear weapon activities, poses a terrible problem for handling and keeping the environment to be safe to the present and future generations. The techniques used emphasizes on waste minimization and volume reduction. Nuclear waste is categorized into high, intermediate and low levels depending on the level of radioactivity in it.


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