Question

What is the aim of Basel Convention?

(a) Controlling movement of hazardous waste

(b) Restricting movement of waste

(c) Analysis of waste

(d) Characterisation of waste

I have been asked this question in a national level competition.

The above asked question is from Basel Convention topic in portion International Conventions of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Controlling movement of hazardous waste

For explanation I would say: The first process of the Basel Convention aims at controlling movement of hazardous waste, and safeguarding health and environment of developing countries.