Question

Students in a school listened to the news read in the morning assembly that the

mountain of garbage in Delhi, suddenly exploded and various vehicles got buried

under it. Several people were also injured and there was traffic jam all around. In the

brain storming session the teacher also discussed this issue and asked the students to

find out a solution to the problem of garbage. Finally they arrived at two main points

– one is self management of the garbage we produce and the second is to generate

less garbage at individual level.

(a) Suggest two measures to manage the garbage we produce.

(b) As an individual, what can we do to generate the least garbage ? Give two

points.

(c) List two values the teacher instilled in his students in this episode.​

Answer 1

a. Measures to Manage Garbage

Incineration

Waste compaction

Biogas generation

Composting

Segregation and safe disposal

Vermicomposting

b. What can you do to generate less garbage

Reuse of empty bottles, books, etc.

Reduce the use of non-biodegradable substances like polythene, thermocol, etc.

c. Awareness about environment, scientific attitude, concern for community health and personal health