1. What is the recommended color-coded bag for the disposal of infectious non-sharp biomedical waste?
a) Yellow
b) Red
c) Blue
d) Black
Answer: a) Yellow
2. What is the main principle of biomedical waste management?
a) Incineration of all waste
b) Segregation of waste at the source
c) Collecting all waste in a single bin
d) Dumping waste in landfills
Answer: b) Segregation of waste at the source
3. Biomedical waste management rules in India were first introduced in which year?
a) 1989
b) 1998
c) 2000
d) 2016
Answer: b) 1998
4. Which of the following is NOT considered biomedical waste?
a) Blood-soaked bandages
b) Expired medicines
c) Office paper waste
d) Discarded syringes
Answer: c) Office paper waste
5. What is the preferred method for the disposal of sharp waste like needles and scalpels?
a) Burning in open spaces
b) Autoclaving
c) Disinfection and shredding
d) Sharp pit or incineration
Answer: d) Sharp pit or incineration
6. What is the correct symbol used for indicating biohazard waste?
a) Cross mark
b) Radiation symbol
c) Three interlocking circles
d) Skull and crossbones
Answer: c) Three interlocking circles
7. What is the treatment method for human anatomical waste?
a) Autoclaving
b) Deep burial or incineration
c) Landfill disposal
d) Chemical disinfection
Answer: b) Deep burial or incineration
8. How often should biomedical waste be collected and disposed of according to the rules?
a) Weekly
b) Daily
c) Every two days
d) Once a month
Answer: b) Daily
9. Which of the following chemicals is commonly used for the disinfection of biomedical waste?
a) Sodium hydroxide
b) Sodium hypochlorite
c) Sulfuric acid
d) Formaldehyde
Answer: b) Sodium hypochlorite
10. What is the primary objective of biomedical waste management?
a) To reduce healthcare costs
b) To minimize environmental and health hazards
c) To improve hospital efficiency
d) To comply with government regulations
Answer: b) To minimize environmental and health hazards
11. Which type of biomedical waste is disposed of in blue color-coded containers?
a) Human anatomical waste
b) Expired medicines
c) Glassware and metallic implants
d) General waste
Answer: c) Glassware and metallic implants
12. According to the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016, how many categories of waste are defined?
a) 6
b) 8
c) 4
d) 10
Answer: c) 4
13. What is the maximum time biomedical waste can be stored without treatment?
a) 24 hours
b) 48 hours
c) 12 hours
d) 72 hours
Answer: b) 48 hours
14. Which healthcare facilities are required to follow biomedical waste management rules?
a) Hospitals only
b) Clinics only
c) All healthcare facilities generating biomedical waste
d) Laboratories only
Answer: c) All healthcare facilities generating biomedical waste
15. What is the purpose of the autoclave in biomedical waste management?
a) Incineration
b) Sterilization through high-pressure steam
c) Shredding of waste
d) Chemical treatment
Answer: b) Sterilization through high-pressure steam
