Correct option is A
Introduction:
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) provide detailed definitions and classifications of different types of waste to ensure scientific and eco-friendly waste management.
"Combustible waste" is one such classification, relevant to waste-to-energy and incineration processes.
Information Booster (Statement-wise Analysis):
(A) Waste having minimum calorific value exceeding 1500 kCal
Correct.
As per SWM Rules, 2016, waste must have a minimum calorific value >1500 kCal/kg to be suitable for combustion or energy recovery processes. This ensures effective burning and energy generation.
(B) Non-biodegradable and Non-recyclable
Correct.
Combustible waste should not be biodegradable or recyclable, as such waste is ideally meant for composting or recycling, not burning.
(C) Non-reusable and Non-hazardous
Correct.
Reusable and hazardous wastes are excluded from combustion. Reusable items should be recovered and hazardous waste should be handled with special care, not incinerated casually.
(D) Waste including chlorinated material
Incorrect.
Chlorinated materials (e.g., PVC) release toxic gases like dioxins and furans when incinerated. These are excluded from standard combustion unless treated in compliant incineration facilities. So, chlorinated waste is not classified as general combustible waste under these rules.
Conclusion:
Based on the official definition in the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, "Combustible waste" refers to:
Non-biodegradable
Non-recyclable
Non-reusable
Non-hazardous waste
With calorific value >1500 kCal/kg
It excludes chlorinated materials due to environmental hazards.
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