After failed to implement a solid waste management policy, the Supreme Court has banned all construction activities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and

2018

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A	Chandigarh
B	Puducherry
C	Karnataka
D	Gujarat

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: At present, we have to follow the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. This new rule was notified on 8th April 2016 and it supersedes the Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000. This new sets of rules have been extended to all Indian local bodies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The problem of waste in India is huge. With the increasing population, the amount of waste generated every day is bound to increase. Increasing the number of landfills and throwing waste there is not a solution as landfills can take in a limited amount of waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Poor waste management - ranging from non-existing collection systems to ineffective disposal -causes air pollution, water and soil contamination. Open and unsanitary landfills contribute to contamination of drinking water and can cause infection and transmit diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -Government of India has undertaken multiple large-scale national initiatives such as ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’, ‘National Water Mission’ and ‘Waste to Wealth Mission” as a part of its commitment to effective waste & pollution management in India.

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