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UPSC 2019: In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
(a)The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
(b)The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
(c)The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
(d)The Food Safety and Standard Regulations, 2011
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) first became a statutory obligation in India under the e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, which require producers of electrical and electronic equipment to take back and channelise end-of-life products. Hence option (c) is correct. ([elaw.in](https://elaw.in/waste/ewaste.html?utm_source=openai))
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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2019 Environment & Ecology question?▼
The correct answer is option (b): The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Pollution & Waste Management question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper 1, as Question 78. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Pollution & Waste Management.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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