MSW Assignment

Week 01: Assignment 01
The due date for submitting this assignment has passed.

Due on 2024-08-07, 23:59 IST.
Score: 10/10=100%
Assignment submitted on 2024-08-05, 12:16 IST

1) In which of the following conditions can we expect the highest rate of waste generation? 1 point
(a) hilly area with warm weather

(b) plain area with cold weather
(c) hilly area with cold weather
(d) plain area with warm weather
Yes, the answer is correct.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) plain area with warm weather
2) Statement 1: Collection frequency affects the waste generation rate. 1 point

Statement 2: More wastes are generated in areas where collection frequency is high
(a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

(b) Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is wrong
(c) Statement 1 is wrong, but statement 1 is correct
(d) Both Statement 1 and statement 2 are wrong

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
3) Methods used to estimate waste quantity: 1 point
(a) Load-Count analysis

(b) Field capacity
(c) Quartering Method
(d) Weight-Volume analysis

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Load-Count analysis
(d) Weight-Volume analysis
4) Variation in the waste composition depends on: 1 point
(a) Location
(b) Season
(c) Economy
(d) All of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) All of these
5) Which of the following states has the highest waste collection efficiency in India (CPCB, 1 point
2013)?
(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Karnataka
(d) West Bengal
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Maharashtra
6) Statement 1: Understanding the field capacity of waste is important in determining leachate 1 point
formation in a landfill.
Statement 2: The field capacity doesn’t depend on the state of the decomposition of the waste.


Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
7) Statement 1: Volatile solids content is often used as a measure of the biodegradability of 1 point
the organic fraction of solid waste
Statement 2: Volatile solids content is an exact indicator of biodegradability


Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
8) Waste quantification is an important aspect of SWM because it helps in: 1 point
(a) Selecting specific equipment

(b) Designing waste collection routes
(c) Designing material recovery facilities and disposal facilities
(d) All of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) All of these
9) Which of the following waste characterization techniques analyse the proportion of carbon, hydrogen, 1 point
oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur?
(a) Proximate analysis

(b) Ultimate analysis
(c) Calorific value
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Ultimate analysis
10) The calorific value of the organic components in MSW is determined using 1 point
(a) CHONS analyser

(b) full-scale boiler as a calorimeter
(c) laboratory bomb calorimeter
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) full-scale boiler as a calorimeter
(c) laboratory bomb calorimeter
Due on 2024-08-07, 23:59 IST.

1) In the functional element of Municipal Solid Waste Management, processing and 1 point
transformation is followed by:
(a) Transfer and transport

(b) Secondary collection
(c) Disposal
(d) Storage

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Disposal
2) Which type of wastes need to be discarded in "blue bins" for segregation of household 1 point
waste?
(a) Soiled tissues, paper cardboard, discarded clothing.

(b) Paper cardboard, plastics, wood, metals, glass.
(c) E-waste, household medical waste, batteries, lights bulbs.
(d) Soiled tissues, food wrappers, paper towels; fish and meat.

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Paper cardboard, plastics, wood, metals, glass.
3) What is the maximum distance between a house and a nearest dustbin for waste storage? 1 point
(a) 250 m
(b) 500 m
(c) 100 m
(d) 50 m

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 250 m
4) Which is the most common onsite processing operations used at residential dwellings for 1 point
dry waste?
(a) Incineration
(b) Composting
(c) Anaerobic digestion
(d) Vermicomposting

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Incineration
5) What are the processing technologies used for sanitary waste? 1 point
(a) Gasification
(b) Anaerobic digestion
(c) Gasification and incineration
(d) Autoclaving and incineration

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Autoclaving and incineration
6) What are the techniques used to speed up the composting process? 1 point
(a) Addition of more waste

(b) Maintaining optimum ratio of wet and dry waste
(c) Addition of microorganism
(d) Reducing the moisture content to 20 percent

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Addition of microorganism
7) Which type of composting is done only in household level? 1 point
(a) In-vessel composting

(b) Pile composting
(c) Vermicomposting
(d) Pit composting

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) In-vessel composting
8) Which of the following is included in secondary collection of waste? 1 point
(a) Curb services

(b) Alley services
(c) Setout services
(d) Haul container system

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Haul container system
9) In which waste collection services homeowner is responsible for returning the containers to 1 point
their storage location?
(a) Backyard services

(b) Setout services
(c) Setout-setback services
(d) Door to door services
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Setout services
10) In which collection services the cost due to size and time requirement is highest? 1 point
(a) Curb services

(b) Alley services
(c) Setout setback services
(d) Backyard services

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Setout setback services
e Week 03: Assignment 03
Due on 2024-08-14, 23:59 IST.

Part A: Individual Questions (Q1 to Q3)
1) Which of the following is not a unit operation of collection system? 1 point
(a) Pickup
(b) Haul
(c) On-site
(d) Off-route

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) On-site
2) In waste collection system, Haul Container System includes 1 point

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(a) Time required to reach the location where the waste will be emptied
(b) Actual picking up of the loaded container
(c) Redeposition of the empty container
(d) Time spent at the location where the waste is unloaded
No, the answer is incorrect.
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(a) Time required to reach the location where the waste will be emptied
3) In waste collection system, Off-route collection system includes 1 point
(a) Redeposition of the empty container

(b) Time spent at the site
(c) Actual picking up of the loaded container
(d) Time spent on all non-productive activities

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Time spent on all non-productive activities
Part B: Solve the problem and answer the questions that follow (Q4 to Q10)
A private solid waste collector wishes to locate MRF near a commercial area. The collector would like to
use a hauled container system but fears that the haul costs might be prohibitive. What is the maximum
distance away from the commercial area that the MRF can be located so that weekly costs of the hauled
container system do not exceed those of the stationary container? Assume that one collector-driven
vehicle will be used in each system. For the purpose of this example assume the travel times t1 and t2
are included in the off-route factor.
Assume the following data
Hauled Container system
a) Quantity of solid wastes = 230 m3/wk
b) Container size = 6 m3/trip
c) Container utilization factor = 0.67
d) Container pickup time = 0.33h/trip
e) Haul time constants: a = 0.022h/trip and b = 0.014h/km
f) At-site time (s) = 0.053h/trip
g) Overhead costs = ₹28464 per week
h) Operational Costs = ₹1067 per hour of operation
Stationary Container system
a) Quantity of solid wastes = 230 m3/wk
b) Container size = 6 m3/location
c) Container utilization factor = 0.67
d) Collection vehicle capacity = 23 m3/trip
e) Collection vehicle compaction ratio=2
f) Container unloading time = 0.05h/container
g) Haul time constants: a = 0.022h/trip and b=0.014h/km
h) At-site time (s) = 0.01h/trip
i) Overhead costs = ₹53370 per week
j) Operational costs = ₹1423 per hour of operation
Location characteristics
a) Average distance between container locations = 0.16 km
b) Constants for estimating driving time between container locations for both haul and stationary
container systems are: a = 0.060 h/trip and b = 0.042 h/km
4) Estimate the average pickup time for the hauled container system? 1 point
(a) 0.113 h/trip

(b) 0.133 h/trip
(c) 0.331 h/trip
(d) 0.131 h/trip

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) 0.133 h/trip
5) Estimate the time required per week (Tw) as a function of the round-trip haul distance for 1 point
hauled container system?
(a) 1.74+0.12xd/wk
(b) 1.47+0.12 xd/wk
(c) 1.74+0.21 xd/wk
(d) 1.27+0.12 xd/wk
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 1.74+0.12xd/wk
6) Estimate the weekly operational cost as a function of round-trip haul distance for hauled 1 point
container system?
(a) 44044.64+1024.32(x)
(b) 40346.64+1024.32(x)
(c) 43046.64+1024.32(x)
(d) 46446.64+1024.32(x)

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) 43046.64+1024.32(x)
7) Estimate the number of containers emptied per trip? 1 point
(a) 11 containers/trip
(b) 10 containers/trip
(c) 12 containers/trip
(d) 9 containers/trip

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 11 containers/trip
8) Estimate the pickup time per container for the stationary container system? 1 point
(a) 1.45h/trip
(b) 2.22h/trip
(c) 1.12h/trip
(d) 1.22h/trip

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) 1.22h/trip
9) Estimate the No. of trips required per week? 1 point
(a) 4 trips/week
(b) 5 trips/week
(c) 6 trips/week
(d) 3 trips/week

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) 5 trips/week
10) Estimate the time required per week, Tw, as a function of the round-trip haul distance for 1 point
stationary container system?
(a) 0.29+0.10x d/wk

(b) 0.92+0.01x d/wk
(c) 0.01+0.92x d/wk
(d) 0.09+0.01x d/wk

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) 0.92+0.01x d/wk
Due on 2024-08-21, 23:59 IST.

1) What is the requirement for setting up of an economic transfer station? 1 point
(a) A disposal sites more than 10 km far from city boundary and smaller vehicles are used for
transportation of waste.
(b) A disposal sites more than 10 km far from city boundary and transportation of waste by
railroads.
(c) A disposal sites of 3 km far from city boundary and smaller vehicles are used for transportation
of waste.
(d) A disposal sites more than 10 km far from city boundary and large dumpster are used for

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) A disposal sites more than 10 km far from city boundary and smaller vehicles are used for
2) If the quantity of waste generated is low, waste separation can be done at 1 point
(a) Material Recovery Facility

(b) Separation at the source
(c) After dumping in the landfill
(d) None of these

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(b) Separation at the source
3) Which of the following does not require size reduction of waste? 1 point
(a) Reduce storage

(b) Reduce shipping cost
(c) To get uniform product
(d) To reduce volume

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) To reduce volume
4) Screening is the process of 1 point
(a) Separation of waste of different densities

(b) Separation of waste of different volume
(c) Separation of waste of different sizes
(d) Separation of waste of different mass

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Separation of waste of different sizes
5) Which type of waste separator is used for separation of light material from heavy material 1 point
based on weight?
(a) Screening
(b) Density separator
(c) Magnetic separator
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Density separator
6) What is the technique used to store and transport waste cheaply? 1 point
(a) Shredding
(b) Conveyors
(c) Hydraulic and pneumatic system
(d) Densification

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Densification
7) What is the requirement of a waste drop-off center? 1 point
(a) The waste generator is not responsible for carrying the waste to the collection station
(b) The waste producer has to carry the waste to the collection center
(c) The waste producer can purchase the recyclable material
(d) None of these
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(b) The waste producer has to carry the waste to the collection center
8) Waste such as HDPE or PET are usually separated by 1 point
(a) Air classification

(b) Density blower
(c) Conveyor
(d) Eddy current separator

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Air classification
9) Which among the following are non-recyclable plastics? 1 point
(a) Low-density polyethylene

(b) Polypropylene
(c) Composite plastics
(d) Polystyrene

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Composite plastics
10) What are the stages of glass recycling process? 1 point
(a) Segregation, glass breaking, trommel, primary rotary screen, secondary rotary screen size
classifier, fluidized bed dryer, pulveriser.
(b) Segregation, glass breaking, trommel, fluidized bed dryer, pulveriser, primary rotary screen,
secondary rotary screen size classifier.
(c) Segregation, glass breaking, trommel, fluidized bed dryer, primary rotary screen, pulveriser,
(d) Segregation, trommel, glass breaking, fluidized bed dryer, primary rotary screen, pulveriser,

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Segregation, glass breaking, trommel, fluidized bed dryer, primary rotary screen, pulveriser,
Due on 2024-08-28, 23:59 IST.

1) The feasibility of waste for the incineration process should have: 1 point
(a) Moisture content <45%

(b) Moisture content <60%
(c) Ash content <70%
(d) Volatile matter >10%

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Moisture content <45%
2) Using the following data, calculate the higher heating value of a solid fuel. 1 point
(Low heating value = 16 kJ/kg, Moisture content = 10%, Weight of hydrogen = 3%)
(a) 42 kJ/kg
(b) 32 kJ/kg
(c) 25 kJ/kg
(d) 44 kJ/kg
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) 25 kJ/kg
3) The potential for energy generation from waste depends on? 1 point
(a) Ash content

(b) Calorific value
(c) Fixed carbon
(d) Moisture content

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(b) Calorific value
4) What is the concentration of ash content in flue gas from a moving grate incinerator? 1 point
(a) 5 – 10%
(b) 1 – 4%
(c) 1 – 3%
(d) 11 – 15%

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 5 – 10%
5) Which component has a higher concentration in RDF? 1 point
(a) Organic waste

(b) Inert
(c) Glass/metal
(d) Combustible materials

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Combustible materials
6) Which of the incineration residue causes slagging and fouling? 1 point
(a) Gas
(b) Fly ash
(c) Tar
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Fly ash
7) What are the products of gasification? 1 point
(a) ash, tar and gas

(b) ash, biooil and gas
(c) char, oil and gas
(d) char, tar and gas

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) ash, tar and gas
8) What are the advantages of pyrolysis over incineration? 1 point
(a) Can work at high moisture content

(b) Can be operated at high ash content
(c) less corrosion, lower emission of dioxin and high CO2 capturing potential
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) less corrosion, lower emission of dioxin and high CO2 capturing potential
9) Which part of the composting process involves active stabilization? 1 point
(a) Mesophilic phase

(b) Thermophilic phase
(c) Maturation phase
(d) Hydrophilic phase

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
10) In which phase of the composting process is humus produced? 0 points

(c) Maturation phase
(d) None of these
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
11) Average bacterial and fungal populations during composting process is ……… 0 points
respectively?
(a) 102 – 105 and 106 – 1012

(b) 105 – 106 and 102 – 1012
(c) 102 – 1012 and 105 – 106
(d) 106 – 1012 and 102 – 105

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(d) 106 – 1012 and 102 – 105
12) Which of the following phases of composting microbial profile declines? 0 points

(c) Curing phase
(d) None of these
Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(c) Curing phase
13) What type of composting process is performed in Hot and Cold Climates?
Open composting and in-ve

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
String containing all of these (AND): /(.*)(?=.*\bOpen in-vessel\b)(.*)/i
(Type: String) Open and in-vessel
(Type: String) open and in-vessel composting
0 points
14) What is/are the factors that doesn’t influence the oxygen demand during composting process?
Particle size of materials, In

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(Type: String) pH
0 points
Due on 2024-09-04, 23:59 IST.

1) What are the products released after the curing phase of composting? 1 point
(a) Pathogens
(b) CO2
(c) Humic substances
(d) Oxygen

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Humic substances
2) The average bacterial population during composting is 1 point
(a)106-1012
(b)102-105
(b)1010-1015
(b)1012-1015

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a)106-1012
3) Which of the following are the secondary consumers present in compost? 1 point
(a) Springtails
(b) Snow bugs
(c) Centipedes
(d) Predatory mites

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Springtails
4) In which phase of composting Pseudomonads are found? 1 point
(a) Curing phase

(b) Active phase
(c) Lag phase
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Lag phase
5) What is the optimum moisture content required for composting? 1 point
(a) 20-30%
(b) 30-40%
(c) 40-50%
(d) 50-60%

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) 50-60%
6) The average fungal population during composting is 1 point
(a)106-1012
(b)102-105
(b)1010-1015
(b)1012-1015

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b)102-105
7) What is the desirable organic particle size for composting? 1 point
(a) More than 1 cm

(b) Less than 1 cm
(c) 1-2 cm
(d) 2-3 cm

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Less than 1 cm
8) What is the ideal C/N ratio for composting? 1 point

(a) 30
(b) <15
(c) <30
(d) >30

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(a) 30
9) Which of the following is an open process of composting? 1 point
(a) vertical flow

(b) inclined
(c) batch
(d) static pile

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) static pile
10) At what temperature do the non-spore formers die during composting? 1 point
(a) Above 65 °C
(b) Below 65 °C
(c) Above 20 °C
(d) Below 20 °C

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Above 65 °C
Due on 2024-09-11, 23:59 IST.

1) The final composed product has …………specific surface area? 1 point
(a) Low
(b) high
(c) intermediate
(d) both high and intermediate

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) high
2) What is the optimal pH range for microorganisms in compost? 1 point
(a) 5.5 – 8.5

(b) 6 – 7.5
(c) 5.5 – 8
(d) 5 – 8

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) 5.5 – 8
3) What is the required optimum electrical conductivity in compost? 1 point
(a) 2 – 3 dS/m
(b) 1 – 2 dS/m
(c) 3 – 4 dS/m
(d) 4 – 5 dS/m

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 2 – 3 dS/m
4) What are the chemical parameters analyzed during the composting process? 1 point
(a) Water holding capacity

(b) sBOD
(c) Ammonia content
(d) Available phosphorus

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Ammonia content
(d) Available phosphorus
5) What are the properties of a good compost? 1 point
(a) Sticky
(b) Free from insects and nematodes
(c) High moisture content
(d) No foul smell

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Free from insects and nematodes
(d) No foul smell
6) Which of the worms in the vermicomposting builds burrows in deep soil? 1 point
(a) ENDOGIEC
(b) ANACIEC
(c) EPIGIEC
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) ANACIEC
7) What is the duration of Rotary Drum Composting process? 1 point
(a) more than 20 days

(b) between 12 to 20 days
(c) less than 20 days
(d) up to 120 days

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) between 12 to 20 days
8) What is fatal temperature for worms in vermicomposting? 1 point
(a)35 oC
(b)40 oC
(c)>40 oC
(d)16-25 oC
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c)>40 oC
9) On which parameter of composting, Solvita maturity index depends? 1 point
(a) Biochemical oxygen demand

(b) Chemical oxygen demand
(c) Volatile content
(d) Carbon dioxide evolution

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Carbon dioxide evolution
10) What is the moisture requirement for vermicomposting process? 1 point
(a) 50 – 55%
(b) 75 – 80%
(c) 60 – 70%
(d) 40 – 50%

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) 60 – 70%
Due on 2024-09-18, 23:59 IST.

1) Why is pretreatment done for a substrate in Anaerobic digestion process? 1 point
(a) Biomass integration

(b) Biomass disintegration
(c) Improved solubilization
(d) Decreased solubilization

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Biomass disintegration
(c) Improved solubilization
2) What is the percentage composition of hydrogen in biogas from the anaerobic digestion 1 point
process?
(a) 0 – 1 vol.%
(b) 0 – 5 vol.%
(c) 0 – 3 vol.%
(d) 1 – 2 vol.%

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) 0 – 1 vol.%
3) :…………. is the major pathway For the methanogens during anaerobic digestion process. 1 point
(a) CO2 + 4H2O ® CH4 + 2H2O
(b) nC6H12O6 ® 3nCH3COOH
(c) 2CO2 + 4H2 ® CH3COOH + 2H2O
(d) CH3COOH ® CH4 + CO2

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) CH3COOH ® CH4 + CO2
4) What is the sequence of the anaerobic digestion process? 1 point
(a) Acetogenesis, Acidogenesis, Hydrolysis, Methanogenesis

(b) Hydrolysis, Acetogenesis, Acidogenesis, Methanogenesis
(c) Hydrolysis, Acidogenesis, Acetogenesis, Methanogenesis
(d) Fermentation, Acetogenesis, Acidogenesis, Methanogenesis

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Hydrolysis, Acidogenesis, Acetogenesis, Methanogenesis
5) The optimum range of pH during methanogenesis? 1 point
(a) 6 – 7
(b) 5.5 – 6
(c) 7 – 8.5
(d) 6.5 – 7.5

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) 6.5 – 7.5
6) What is converted to peptides in the hydrolysis process of anaerobic digestion? 1 point
(a) polysaccharides
(b) Protein
(c) Fats
(d) fatty acid

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Protein
7) High level of Simple sugars results in: 1 point
(a) VFA accumulation

(b) Increase pH
(c) Increase in methanogenesis
(d) None of the above

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) VFA accumulation
8) What are the disadvantages of Deenbandhu biogas digestor? 1 point
(a) More leakage

(b) Decreased stability
(c) High recurring cost
(d) None of these

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(d) None of these
9) Examples of community level waste management is/are 1 point
(a) Composting
(b) Incineration
(c) Biogas digesters
(d) Landfills

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Composting
(c) Biogas digesters
10) Ultrasound frequencies ……………. than 20 kHz forms cavities producing shockwaves in a 1 point
process is called…………
(a) less, solidification

(b) greater, cavitation
(c) greater, floatation
(d) none of these
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) greater, cavitation
Due on 2024-09-25, 23:59 IST.

1) Selection of best rank sites of landfill is done based on? 1 point
(a) Pollution load index

(b) Solvita index
(c) Site Sensitivity Index
(d) Bioaccumulation Index

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Site Sensitivity Index
2) Monitoring of landfill should be done …………… years after site closure? 1 point
(a) 20 – 25
(b) 10 – 20
(c) 15 – 20
(d) 25 – 30

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
(a) 20 – 25
3) What are the factors that influence the leachate quality? 1 point
(a) Groundwater Intrusion

(b) Precipitation
(c) None of these
(d) Ambient temperature

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Groundwater Intrusion
(b) Precipitation
(d) Ambient temperature
4) What type of waste is suitable for sanitary landfill? 1 point
(a) biodegradable waste

(b) Pre and post processing rejects from waste processing sites
(c) hazardous waste
(d) inert waste

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Pre and post processing rejects from waste processing sites
(d) inert waste
5) What are the problems associated with leachate collection system? 1 point
(a) Optimum flow rate of leachate in the outlet

(b) Growth of microorganisms in the pipes
(c) Chemical reaction in the pipes
(d) Clogging
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Growth of microorganisms in the pipes
(c) Chemical reaction in the pipes
(d) Clogging
6) Which of the following is true regarding aerobic bioreactor landfill? 1 point
(a) Occurs in the absence of oxygen and yields high energy gases such as methane
(b) Leachate is removed from the bottom and re-circulated into the landfill in a controlled manner
(c) Air is injected into the waste mass using vertical or horizontal wells
(d) contains in house filtration system to assess the digestion
Partially Correct.
Score: 0.5
Accepted Answers:
(b) Leachate is removed from the bottom and re-circulated into the landfill in a controlled manner
(c) Air is injected into the waste mass using vertical or horizontal wells
7) Which of the component of leachate collection system is used to protect against the 1 point
damage?
(a) Fine soil

(b) Slope
(c) Drainage layer
(d) French drains

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Fine soil
8) The minimum permeability of drainage layer in leachate collection system is? 1 point
(a) 10-1 cm/sec
(b) 10-2 cm/sec
(c) 10-3 cm/sec
(d) 10-4 cm/sec

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) 10-3 cm/sec
9) What are the location restrictions that must be considered for landfill site? 1 point
(a) 400 m away from highways

(b) 500 m away from public parks
(c) 100 m from the pond
(d) 500 m from water supply

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) 500 m from water supply
10) What are the ways of controlling leachate in landfills? 1 point
(a) Restrict runoff water

(b) Aerobic landfill technique
(c) Use of heterogenous waste
(d) Use of proper liner system

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Restrict runoff water
(b) Aerobic landfill technique
(d) Use of proper liner system
Due on 2024-10-02, 23:59 IST.

1) What is the primary cause of Landfill Gas Generation? 1 point
(a) Volatilization
(b) Biological decomposition
(c) Chemical reactions
(d) All of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) All of these
2) In which of the following phase/phases of decomposition, does the pH of leachate drop? 1 point
(a) Aerobic phase

(b) Acidogenic phase
(c) Acetogenic phase
(d) Methane fermentation phase

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Acidogenic phase
(c) Acetogenic phase
3) Which of the following factor(s) affect LFG generation? 1 point
(a) Temperature
(b) pH
(c) Waste density
(d) All of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) All of these
4) Which among the following correctly fits to define the “Rule of 100’s” in pipeline design used 1 point
in landfill gas generation systems?
(a) Flow = 100 mm3/hr, Diameter of pipe = 0.1 m, length = 100 m, pressure loss = 6 mbar
(b) Flow = 100 m3/hr, Diameter of pipe = 0.1 m, length = 100 m, pressure loss = 6 mbar
(c) Flow = 1000 m3/hr, Diameter of pipe = 10 mm, length = 100 m, pressure loss = 6 mbar
(d) Flow = 100 m3/hr, Diameter of pipe = 100 m, length = 100 m, pressure loss = 6 mbar

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Flow = 100 m3/hr, Diameter of pipe = 0.1 m, length = 100 m, pressure loss = 6 mbar
5) According to SWM Rules, how many years should pass before a cleared dump can be used 1 point
for habitation?
(a) 10 years
(b) 15 years
(c) 20 years
(d) 25 years
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) 15 years
6) Identify the correct schematic representation of biomining through excavator by making 1 point
windrow:
(a) Excavation> windrow making> hand picking large objects> windrow turning> spraying mist
spray bio culture> screening
(b) Excavation> hand picking large objects> windrow making> windrow turning> spraying mist
spray bio culture> screening
(c) Excavation> hand picking large objects> spraying mist spray bio culture> windrow making>
windrow turning> screening
(d) Excavation> hand picking large objects> windrow making> spraying mist spray bio culture>

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Excavation> hand picking large objects> windrow making> spraying mist spray bio culture>
7) Factors affecting LFG transport mechanisms: 1 point
(a) Permeability
(b) Geologic Conditions
(c) Landfill cover and liner systems
(d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Permeability
(b) Geologic Conditions
(c) Landfill cover and liner systems
8) Which of the following should be tested time to time for bioearth? 1 point
(a) Microorganisms
(b) Heavy metals
(c) Petrochemicals
(d) Radioactive elements

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Heavy metals
9) Permissible options for reusing recovered Landfill sites after certain years can be: 1 point
a) For Open Stadium

b) Reuse for SWM
c) For Flammable Warehouses
d) All of these
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
a) For Open Stadium
b) Reuse for SWM
Due on 2024-10-09, 23:59 IST.

1) Which of the following activity is most preferred in ISWM hierarchy? 1 point
a) Recycling
b) Waste to Energy
c) Source Reduction and Reuse
d) Landfills

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
c) Source Reduction and Reuse
2) The engineering division of local authority is responsible for removing silt from surface 1 point
drains or stormwater drains deeper than:
a) 60 inches
b) 60 cm
c) 60 foot
d) 60 meters
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
b) 60 cm
3) What is permissible time for collected silt to be on open road? 1 point
a) 1 hour
b) 2 hours
c) 4 hours
d) 3 hours

Score: 0
Accepted Answers:
c) 4 hours
4) It is the duty of which ministry to setup labs to test the quality of compost produced by local 1 point
authorities
a) Ministry of Urban Development

b) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
c) Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
c) Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
5) Which of these e-waste streams is covered under schedule I of the e-waste management 1 point
rule 2016?
(a) Dry cell batteries

(b) Li-ion batteries
(c) Mercury
(d) Plastics
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Plastics
6) Maximum allowable value of suspended solids in treated leachate while disposing in land is: 1 point
a. 100 mg/L
b. 600 mg/L
c. 200 mg/g
d. 200 mg/L
Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
d. 200 mg/L
7) What is the acceptable level of suspended particulate matter in ambient air of at the 1 point
processing or recycling site?
a. 100 μg/m3 (24 hours)

b. 60 μg/m3 (24 hours)
c. 500 μg/m3 (24 hours)
d. 40 μg/m3 (Annual)

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
c. 500 μg/m3 (24 hours)
8) Which sweeper has lower energy demand in street sweeping? 1 point
a) Vacuum sweeper
b) Mechanical broom sweeper
c) Regenerative sweeper
d) None of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
b) Mechanical broom sweeper
9) According to the Manual of Solid Waste Management, Dry waste should be segregated in 1 point
which colour coded Bin?
(a) Blue
(b) Green
(c) White
(d) Yellow

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(a) Blue
10) List the objectives, which are not framed according to E-Waste management rules 2016? 1 point
(a) To regulate the generation

(b) To reuse the e-waste
(c) To regulate the transportation
(d) To regulate the disposal of e-waste

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) To reuse the e-waste
Due on 2024-10-16, 23:59 IST.

1) Which of this is not a characteristic of PPP project? 1 point
(a) Value for Money

(b) Efficiency
(c) Risk Transfer
(d) Time period

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Time period
2) Why there is a need of PPP? 1 point
(a) Lack of funds with government

(b) Private sector has lot more to invest
(c) Private sector holds expertise and managerial capacity
(d) All of these

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) All of these
3) Which cost process comes under one-time fixed cost related to a project? 1 point
(a) Front end costs

(b) Backend costs
(c) Capital costs
(d) Social costs

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Capital costs
4) Which cost includes the maintenance for leakage from municipal landfill? 1 point
(a) Operation & Maintenance cost

(b) Capital cost
(c) Transportation cost
(d) Contingent cost

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Contingent cost
5) Duties of central pollution Control Board includes: 1 point
(a) identification and allocation of land for setting up of waste processing facilities
(b) development of guidelines for maintaining buffer zone
(c) publication of the standards and reports in website from time to time
(d) development of master plan with all the policies and action plans

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) development of guidelines for maintaining buffer zone
(c) publication of the standards and reports in website from time to time
6) What is the sequence in implementation of PPP Project? 1 point
(a) Full feasibility, Identification, Procurement, Operation

(b) Identification, Full feasibility, Procurement, Operation
(c) Identification, Procurement, Full feasibility, Operation
(d) Identification, Operation, Full feasibility, Procurement

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(b) Identification, Full feasibility, Procurement, Operation
7) Which model operates decentralized system of waste management? 1 point
(a) BOT
(b) DBFO
(c) DBO
(d) Management contract

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Management contract
8) Which of these critical success factors is not considered as crucial for MSWM projects? 1 point
(a) Integration of informal sector

(b) Public awareness
(c) Project Feasibility
(d) Waste Segregation

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Project Feasibility
9) What provides the pathway for identifying and assessing the costs related to ISWM? 1 point
(a) Fixed cost accounting

(b) Full cost revenue
(c) Front end cost
(d) Full cost accounting

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(d) Full cost accounting
10) Which type of analysis is performed between transfer station capacity and the finance of 1 point
transport operations?
(a) Financial analysis

(b) economic analysis
(c) Trade-off analysis
(d) Trading analysis

Score: 1
Accepted Answers:
(c) Trade-off analysis

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Week 01: Assignment 01

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Assignment submitted on 2024-08-05, 12:16 IST

(a) hilly area with warm weather

Yes, the answer is correct.

2) Statement 1: Collection frequency affects the waste generation rate. 1 point

(a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

Yes, the answer is correct.

3) Methods used to estimate waste quantity: 1 point

(a) Load-Count analysis

Yes, the answer is correct.

4) Variation in the waste composition depends on: 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct

Yes, the answer is correct.

8) Waste quantification is an important aspect of SWM because it helps in: 1 point

(a) Selecting specific equipment

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Proximate analysis

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) CHONS analyser

Yes, the answer is correct.

Assignment submitted on 2024-08-05, 12:17 IST

(a) Transfer and transport

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Soiled tissues, paper cardboard, discarded clothing.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Addition of more waste

Yes, the answer is correct.

7) Which type of composting is done only in household level? 1 point

(a) In-vessel composting

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Curb services

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) Backyard services

(a) Curb services

Yes, the answer is correct.

Assignment submitted on 2024-08-14, 20:21 IST

1) Which of the following is not a unit operation of collection system? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

2) In waste collection system, Haul Container System includes 1 point

3) In waste collection system, Off-route collection system includes 1 point

(a) Redeposition of the empty container

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) 0.113 h/trip

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

7) Estimate the number of containers emptied per trip? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

Yes, the answer is correct.

9) Estimate the No. of trips required per week? 1 point

Yes, the answer is correct.

(a) 0.29+0.10x d/wk

Yes, the answer is correct.

Assignment submitted on 2024-08-21, 15:08 IST