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In India,’extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following

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In India,’extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

(a)

The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

(b)

The Recycled plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999

(c)

The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011

(d)

The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

The E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2011 introduced the concept of EPR for the first time in India. All producers of electronics like Phones, Computers, Washing Machines were responsible for setting up reverse logistics for collection of E-Waste and channelizing it to State Pollution Control Board authorized recyclers.