Question

As per ‘Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016’ of Govt. of India, the import of hazardous and other wastes from any country shall NOT be permitted for which of the following option(s)?

• A. Recovery, reuse and recycle
• B. Disposal in abandoned mines
• C. Safe disposal in engineered landfills
• D. Utilization, including co-processing

Hint:

India prohibits importing hazardous waste for disposal, but permits import for recycling and co-processing with strict authorization.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B, C

Under the 2016 Hazardous Waste Rules:
Option (A): Allowed — Import is allowed for recycling, recovery, and reuse with permission.
Option (B): Not Allowed — Import for disposal in abandoned mines is prohibited since it may contaminate groundwater and soil.
Option (C): Not Allowed — Import for final disposal in engineered landfills is prohibited because India does not permit accepting foreign hazardous waste for dumping.
Option (D): Allowed — Import for utilization and co-processing is permitted under strict control (e.g., in cement kilns).
Thus only (B) and (C) are NOT permitted.
Final Answer: (B), (C)