Topic 225 · Answers

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 and tar-ball draft

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

Question 1Answer B
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 took effect on which date?
- 27 January 2026
- Correct answer: 1 April 2026
- 1 January 2026
- 1 July 2026
Core Trigger: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 were notified on 27 January 2026 and took effect on 1 April 2026, replacing the 2016 rules.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 1
Question 2Answer B
Four-stream segregation covers wet, dry, sanitary and which other waste?
- Biomedical waste
- Correct answer: Special care waste
- Construction waste
- E-waste
Key Rule: Four-stream segregation is mandatory: wet, dry, sanitary and special care waste.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 2
Question 3Answer C
Which pair of Justices directed delegating powers to District Collectors, as reported on 6 May 2026?
- B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant
- J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan
- Correct answer: Pankaj Mithal and S.V.N. Bhatti
- Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta
Judicial Step: Justices Pankaj Mithal and S.V.N. Bhatti directed delegating Section 5 powers to District Collectors (reported 6 May 2026).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 3
Question 4Answer A
A bulk waste generator is defined partly by which floor area?
- Correct answer: 20,000 sq m
- 10,000 sq m
- 50,000 sq m
- 5,000 sq m
Key Numbers: Bulk generators: 20,000 sq m floor area, 40,000 litres of water a day or 100 kg of waste a day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 4
Question 5Answer B
Solid-fuel industries must raise Refuse Derived Fuel use from 5% to what share over six years?
- 30%
- Correct answer: 15%
- 25%
- 10%
Data Point: Refuse Derived Fuel use by solid-fuel industries must rise from 5% to 15% over six years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 5
Question 6Answer A
Consider: 1) The CPCB frames compensation guidelines and runs the online portal. 2) The CPCB itself levies the compensation. Which is/are correct?
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Stakeholders: The CPCB frames compensation guidelines and runs the online portal; State boards levy compensation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 6
Question 7Answer A
Tar balls hit India's west coast worst, mainly April-September, between Gujarat and which State?
- Correct answer: Goa
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
- Andhra Pradesh
Venue: India's west coast, Gujarat to Goa, is worst hit by tar balls, mainly April-September.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 8
Question 8Answer C
Which Act is the parent law of the Solid Waste Management Rules?
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
- Correct answer: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Parent Law: The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is the parent law of the rules.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 9
Question 9Answer B
Which case of 13 February 1996 applied the polluter pays principle?
- M.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath
- Correct answer: Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India
- T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad
- Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum
Landmark: Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v Union of India (13 February 1996) applied polluter pays; Vellore Citizens (28 August 1996) added precaution.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 10
Question 10Answer C
Consider: 1) Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act allows binding directions, including stopping water or electricity. 2) Article 51A(g) makes protecting the environment a duty. Which is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Articles: Section 5 of the Act allows binding directions, including stopping water or electricity; Article 51A(g) makes protecting the environment a duty.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 225, point 11

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The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 took effect on which date?

Four-stream segregation covers wet, dry, sanitary and which other waste?

Which pair of Justices directed delegating powers to District Collectors, as reported on 6 May 2026?

A bulk waste generator is defined partly by which floor area?

Solid-fuel industries must raise Refuse Derived Fuel use from 5% to what share over six years?

Consider: 1) The CPCB frames compensation guidelines and runs the online portal. 2) The CPCB itself levies the compensation. Which is/are correct?

Tar balls hit India's west coast worst, mainly April-September, between Gujarat and which State?

Which Act is the parent law of the Solid Waste Management Rules?

Which case of 13 February 1996 applied the polluter pays principle?

Consider: 1) Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act allows binding directions, including stopping water or electricity. 2) Article 51A(g) makes protecting the environment a duty. Which is/are correct?