Plastic Pollution and Recycling MCQs
Plastic Pollution and Recycling – MCQs
Class: 8 | Subject: Science
Section 3: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Topic: Plastic Pollution and Recycling
CBSE Board Examination Preparation
Section 3: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Topic: Plastic Pollution and Recycling
CBSE Board Examination Preparation
Instructions: These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 8 Science examination standard.
1. Plastic waste is harmful because it is:
Answer: B
Plastics do not decompose naturally and remain in the environment for hundreds of years.
2. Burning plastics releases:
Answer: B
Burning plastics releases poisonous gases causing air pollution and health hazards.
3. Recycling means:
Answer: B
Recycling converts waste plastics into usable products.
4. Plastic pollution mainly affects:
Answer: D
Plastic waste accumulates on land and in oceans harming ecosystems.
5. Which practice reduces plastic pollution?
Answer: B
Recycling conserves resources and reduces environmental damage.
6. Plastics harm marine life because:
Answer: B
Marine animals mistake plastics for food leading to death.
7. The 3Rs stand for:
Answer: B
These are key steps to manage waste effectively.
8. Which is biodegradable?
Answer: C
Paper decomposes naturally by microorganisms.
9. Plastic bags choke:
Answer: D
They block drainage and harm animals and water bodies.
10. Recycling saves:
Answer: D
It reduces raw material use and pollution.
11. Microplastics are:
Answer: B
They contaminate water and enter food chains.
12. Best alternative to plastic bags:
Answer: A
Cloth bags are reusable and eco-friendly.
13. Landfills contain:
Answer: B
Non-biodegradable waste accumulates there.
14. Plastic takes ______ to decompose.
Answer: C
Hence it causes long-term pollution.
15. Recycling symbol has:
Answer: B
Represents Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
16. Plastic waste blocks:
Answer: A
Blocked drains cause flooding.
17. PET bottles should be:
Answer: B
PET is recyclable thermoplastic.
18. Plastic pollution affects:
Answer: D
Impacts ecosystems widely.
19. Reusing means:
Answer: B
Example: Reusing bottles.
20. Eco-friendly habit:
Answer: C
Reduces single-use plastic waste.
