Garbage In, Garbage Out Class 6 Worksheet Science

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is biodegradable waste?
(a) Waste that does not decompose
(b) Waste decomposed by soil microorganisms
(c) Waste that accumulates for a long time

2. Which of the following is a non-biodegradable material?
(a) Vegetable waste
(b) Glass
(c) Dry leaves

3. What is the primary aim of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
(a) To increase pollution
(b) To make India a clean nation
(c) To promote littering

4. How is compost formed from household waste?
(a) Burning waste
(b) Burying waste underground
(c) Natural decomposition process

5. What is the purpose of segregating household waste?
(a) To increase waste
(b) To decrease recycling
(c) To make recycling more efficient

Q2:  Fill in the Blanks

(i) _________ waste is decomposed by soil organisms and becomes part of the soil.
(ii) What are the benefits of compost? Compost is rich in __________ and improves soil fertility.
(iii) Vermicompost is made with the help of __________.
(iv) Switzerland and the Netherlands recycle nearly __________ of their solid waste.
(v)  __________ involves placing waste underground and covering it with soil.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the types of waste management methods with their descriptions.

Q4: True/False

(i) Kitchen waste includes items like plastic, glass, and ceramics.
(ii) Vermicompost is made with the help of redworms, which contribute to the decomposition process.
(iii) Recycling waste involves burning materials to dispose of them.
(iv) Landfill sites may produce harmful methane gas if not managed properly.
(v) The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' is a government initiative to promote the use of plastics.

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