Solid Waste Management MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

EPR makes the producer responsible for the waste of its products after use. This follows the Polluter Pays Principle.

Step-by-step solution

1. EPR means the producer pays for collection, recycling and safe disposal of its product waste. 2. The one who creates pollution must pay for it. This is the Polluter Pays Principle. 3. So EPR is closely aligned with the Polluter Pays Principle.

Explanation

EPR puts the cost and duty of waste management on the producer. This is the same idea as Polluter Pays. So option A is correct.

Why the other options are wrong

B: Precautionary principle is about acting early when harm is uncertain. C: CBDR is about different duties of countries in global climate action. D: Absolute Liability is about strict liability for hazardous industries, with no exceptions.

Shortcut

EPR = producer pays = Polluter Pays.

Common mistake

Confusing Absolute Liability (accident damage) with Polluter Pays (cost of pollution).