Q16
1 markMCQSection A

Some wastes are given below : (i) Garden waste (ii) Ball point pen refills (iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass (iv) Peels of fruits and vegetables (v) Old cotton shirt. The non-biodegradable wastes among these are :

Our Environment
Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Substances

Options

(A)(i) and (ii)
(B)(ii) and (iii)
(C)(i), (iv) and (v)
(D)(i), (iii) and (iv)
Official Answer

The non-biodegradable wastes among the given options are (ii) Ball point pen refills and (iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass.

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark

Hint

Analyze each option to determine whether it is biodegradable or non-biodegradable.

Quick Oral Answer

The non-biodegradable wastes among the given options are (ii) Ball point pen refills and (iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass.

Analysis & Explanation

The question requires the student to identify the non-biodegradable wastes among the given options. The student needs to analyze each option and determine whether it is biodegradable or non-biodegradable based on its characteristics. The correct answer is (ii) Ball point pen refills and (iii) Empty medicine bottles made of glass.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Confusing biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances

Interesting Facts

Biodegradable substances can be broken down by biological processes, while non-biodegradable substances cannot be broken down by these processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Substances" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.