SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 31

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both I and II.

• The waste we generate is both biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
• Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable are types of waste materials that are categorized on the basis of their degradation. While some materials degrade in the natural surrounding, some are easily degradable and some take thousands of years to degrade.
• Biodegradable materials are substances that can be decomposed or broken down by microorganisms and other living organisms. It includes organic wastes like leftover foods, kitchen waste like fruits and vegetable peels etc.
• Non biodegradable materials substances that cannot be decomposed or broken down by microorganisms and other living organisms, rather leading to pollution. Examples are plastic bags, cans, bottles, chemicals etc.