Question

Which of the following is NOT a designated waste category under Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 of Government of India?

• A. Yellow
• B. Green
• C. Red
• D. Blue

Hint:

Bio-medical Waste Rules 2016 simplified waste segregation into 4 categories: Yellow, Red, Blue, and White. Green bags are used for general municipal waste, not biomedical waste.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the Bio-medical Waste (BMW) Rules 2016.
The Government of India (MoEFCC) simplified the categorization of biomedical waste into 4 color-coded groups. These categories are used for segregation, collection, treatment, and disposal: - Yellow Category: Human/animal anatomical waste, soiled waste (like dressings, bandages), expired medicines, chemical waste, incineration ash, etc. Disposal usually by incineration, deep burial, or chemical treatment. - Red Category: Contaminated, recyclable plastic waste such as catheters, IV tubes, urine bags, syringes (without needles), gloves, etc. Disposal by autoclaving/microwaving and recycling. - Blue Category: Glassware, metallic implants, and other sharps like broken ampoules, vials (excluding those contaminated with cytotoxic waste). Disposal after sterilization and recycling. - White (Translucent) Category: Sharps such as needles, syringes with fixed needles, scalpels, blades. These are disposed of in puncture-proof containers followed by autoclaving/dry heat sterilization.
Step 2: Check the given options.
- Yellow → Valid category. - Red → Valid category. - Blue → Valid category. - Green → Not a category in BMW 2016 rules.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The category "Green" does not exist in the Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Green}} \]