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Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow:

Name the category of waste that is being disposed. Give an example of such a waste. Are they hazardous to humans and animals? Give a suitable reason to justify your answer. ICSE Biology 2024 Specimen Paper Solved.

(a) Name the category of waste that is being disposed.

(b) Give an example of such a waste.

(c) Are they hazardous to humans and animals? Give a suitable reason to justify your answer.

Answer

(a) Biomedical waste

(b) Bandages

(c) Biomedical waste, if not disposed properly can cause harm to humans and animals by spreading microorganisms and diseases. They also have different chemicals which can be toxic to humans, animals and soil microorganisms.