MCQs on Lithium Battery Waste, EPR, and Policy

 

Q1.

Consider the following statements regarding Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022:

1. They are applicable only to electric vehicle batteries.

2. Extended Producer Responsibility is a key feature under these rules.

3. The rules mandate that all producers must establish their own recycling infrastructure.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
बैटरी अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन नियम, 2022 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

1. ये केवल इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन बैटरियों पर लागू होते हैं।

2. विस्तारित उत्पादक उत्तरदायित्व (EPR) इन नियमों की एक प्रमुख विशेषता है।

3. नियमों के अनुसार प्रत्येक निर्माता को अपनी स्वयं की रीसाइक्लिंग सुविधा स्थापित करनी होगी।

सही कथन चुनिए:

A. 1 and 2 only / केवल 1 और 2
B. 2 only / केवल 2 ✅
C. 1 and 3 only / केवल 1 और 3
D. 1, 2 and 3 / सभी सही

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Q2.

Which of the following best describes 'EPR Floor Price' in the Indian battery waste context?
भारतीय बैटरी अपशिष्ट के संदर्भ में ‘EPR फ्लोर प्राइस’ का सबसे उपयुक्त विवरण क्या है?

A. Maximum price producers must pay to recyclers
B. Minimum guaranteed price recyclers get for issuing EPR certificates ✅
C. Price at which government procures recycled materials
D. Penalty paid by non-compliant producers

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Q3.

Why is fixing a fair EPR floor price important for India's circular economy?
भारत की सर्कुलर इकोनॉमी के लिए उचित EPR फ्लोर प्राइस तय करना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

1. It ensures sustainability of formal recyclers.

2. It discourages fraudulent recycling practices.

3. It reduces dependence on imported minerals.

Select the correct code:
सही विकल्प चुनिए:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 ✅

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Q4.

Which of the following pollutants are most commonly associated with lithium battery dumping?
लिथियम बैटरियों के अनुचित निपटान से आमतौर पर कौन-कौन से प्रदूषक जुड़े होते हैं?

1. Lead

2. Nickel

3. Cobalt

4. Mercury

Choose the correct code:
सही विकल्प चुनिए:

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2 and 3 only ✅
C. 1 and 4 only
D. All of the above

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Q5.

With reference to battery recycling in India, consider the following pairs:

Country	EPR Cost for Battery Recycling
A. India	₹150/kg
B. UK	₹600/kg
C. USA	₹100/kg

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

बैटरी रीसाइक्लिंग के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें:

A. A and B only ✅
B. B and C only
C. A and C only
D. All of the above

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Q6.

In India, challenges in battery waste recycling include which of the following?
भारत में बैटरी अपशिष्ट रीसाइक्लिंग की चुनौतियों में क्या शामिल है?

1. Lack of trained personnel

2. Weak enforcement of EPR

3. Resistance from large producers

4. High EPR floor pricing

Choose the correct code:
सही विकल्प चुनिए:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only ✅
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. All of the above

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Q7.

Consider the following statements:

1. Informal battery recyclers are strictly prohibited from operating under Indian law.

2. Integration of informal recyclers into formal sector can help increase recycling capacity.

3. India’s current battery waste generation is less than 100,000 metric tonnes annually.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only ✅
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only

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Q8.

The term "Polluter Pays Principle" refers to:
"प्रदूषक भुगतान सिद्धांत" का आशय है:

A. Government funds clean-up using taxpayer money
B. The polluter must bear the cost of damage and restoration ✅
C. NGOs are responsible for clean-up of industrial waste
D. Polluters are exempt if emissions are within permissible limits

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Q9.

Which of the following can result from failure to reform India’s battery EPR pricing system?
भारत की बैटरी EPR मूल्य प्रणाली में सुधार न होने से कौन-कौन से परिणाम हो सकते हैं?

1. Rise of an unregulated recycling market

2. Dumping of toxic waste

3. Import burden of rare minerals may increase

Select the correct code:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 ✅

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Q10.

Which of the following best describes the role of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in battery EPR compliance?
बैटरी EPR अनुपालन में मूल उपकरण निर्माताओं (OEMs) की भूमिका को निम्न में से कौन सबसे बेहतर दर्शाता है?

A. They issue recycling certificates to informal recyclers
B. They are exempted under BWMR, 2022
C. They are responsible for ensuring recycling through certified recyclers ✅
D. They only report battery imports, not recycling