APSC JDO: Solid waste management sequence MCQ

The correct sequence of activities in solid waste management is:
(A) Treatment – Collection – Transportation – Segregation
(B) Segregation – Collection – Transportation – Treatment
(C) Collection – Segregation – Treatment – Transportation
(D) Collection – Transportation – Treatment – Segregation

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Segregation – Collection – Transportation – Treatment

Explanation:

The correct sequence in solid waste management is:

1. Segregation – Separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at source.
2. Collection – Gathering the waste from different locations.
3. Transportation – Moving the waste to treatment/disposal sites.
4. Treatment – Processing waste to reduce volume and toxicity (like composting, recycling, incineration, etc.).

This helps ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable waste management.