Question

In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?

(a) The Bio-medical Waste (management and handling) [2019-1] 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

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) The e- Waste (Management and handling) rules, 2011

As per the Government notification, the E-waste Management Rules brings the producers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), along with targets.