Question

Which of these following methods is the most suitable for disposal of nuclear waste?

(1) Shoot the waste into space

(2) Bury the waste under Antarctic ice-cover

(3) Dump the waste within rocks under deep ocean

(4) Bury the waste within rocks deep below the Earth's surface

Answer 1

Correct option: (4) Bury the waste within rocks deep below the Earth's surface

Explanation: 

Storage of nuclear waste should be done in suitably shielded containers and buried within rocks deep below the earth's surface (500 m deep)