Under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, household waste must be segregated at source into which primary categories?
- A Wet and Dry only
- B Organic, Inorganic, and Biomedical waste
- C Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable, and Domestic Hazardous waste ✓
- D Recyclable, Non-recyclable, and Sanitary waste
Correct answer: C. Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable, and Domestic Hazardous waste
Explanation
The Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 mandate source segregation into three streams: biodegradable (wet), non-biodegradable (dry), and domestic hazardous waste (sanitary waste, diapers, cleaning agents). Option A is a simplification used in Swachh Bharat messaging but not the official rule. Biomedical waste is handled separately under BMW Rules 2016 and not mixed with household streams.
Reference: Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 ed.
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