Question

Incinerators are used for which of the following?

  1. Burning wastes
  2. Putting wastes into them
  3. For cutting green trees
  4. For making fertilizers

Answer:

Option A: Burning wastes

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Burning wastes”.

Incinerators are used for burning wastes. They are a method of waste disposal that involves controlled combustion to reduce the volume of waste and convert it into ash and gases.

However, incineration can also release harmful pollutants into the environment if not properly managed.