What comes under category 1 of the biomedical waste segregation?

Correct option is C

According to the Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, Category 1 includes human anatomical waste, such as tissues, organs, and body parts. This category is disposed of through incineration or deep burial. Proper segregation is crucial for infection control and to ensure that waste is treated and disposed of safely without harming healthcare workers or the environment.
Explanation of options: (a) Microbiological and biotechnical waste – This falls under Category 3 or 4, which includes laboratory waste like cultures and stocks of infectious agents. It is not classified under Category 1. (b) Animal waste – Animal tissues and carcasses are categorized under Category 2, not Category 1. These too require proper handling, often similar to human anatomical waste. (c) Human anatomical waste – This is the correct answer. Category 1 explicitly refers to human tissues, body parts, and organs, which need to be incinerated or buried following biomedical waste guidelines. (d) Discarded medicines – These are classified under Category 5. This includes outdated, contaminated, or discarded pharmaceuticals that require incineration.