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Q16·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2021

R2 Code of Practices in Electronics Recycling

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Question

'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of

Options

a

environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry

Answer
b

ecological management of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention

c

sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands

d

Environmental Impact Assessment in the exploitation of natural resources

Explanation

The R2 (Responsible Recycling) Code of Practices is a premier global environmental standard specifically designed for the electronics recycling and asset management industry. It ensures transparency, environmental safety, worker health safeguards, and secure data destruction during e-waste handling and recovery operations. > The R2 standard governs responsible material recovery and pollution controls within the electronics recycling ecosystem. Answer: (a).

Question details

Year

2021

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q16

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Pollution & Waste

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

E-Waste Management Rules / Global Standards

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