Question

Which of the following is not an ill-effect of improper handling of hazardous waste?

(a) Increase in mortality rate

(b) Irreversible illness

(c) Threat to the environment

(d) Decrease in mortality rate

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

The question is from Treatment of Hazardous Wastes topic in chapter Biotechnology for Solid Waste Management of Environmental Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) Decrease in mortality rate

To explain: Increase in mortality rate, irreversible illness, threat to the environment and humans when not disposed of properly are several ill-effects of improper handling of hazardous waste. But this definitely doesn’t decrease the mortality rate as it poses serious threats and potential hazard to human health.