Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2018 Exam With Answers

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42.

Which one of the following is not suitable for medical waste disposal ?

A: Autoclaving
B: Incineration
C: Composting
D: Chemical disinfection

The answer is: C

Explanation

The option (C) Composting is not suitable for medical waste disposal.

Composting is a process that involves the decomposition of organic materials under controlled conditions to produce compost, which is used as a soil amendment. However, medical waste, such as contaminated sharps, pathological waste, or pharmaceutical waste, cannot be effectively and safely disposed of through composting. Medical waste requires specific treatment methods such as autoclaving, incineration, or chemical disinfection to ensure proper sterilization and destruction of hazardous pathogens or substances.