UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statement C is the only wrong statement because Extended Producer Responsibility and deposit-return schemes are in fact widely used policy tools in plastic waste management. Statements A and B correctly describe the contribution of single-use plastics and microplastics to pollution and health risks. Statement D is also correct as behaviour change and alternatives are essential to reducing plastic usage. Thus, identifying C alone as wrong is the correct answer.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it isolates C as the incorrect statement and treats A, B and D as accurate. It reflects current policy practice where producer responsibility and deposit schemes are part of plastic waste strategies.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect since it labels both B and C as wrong. Statement B aligns with scientific concern about microplastics in food chains, so grouping it with C is not justified.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes A, C and D as wrong. A and D are true statements about pollution sources and strategies, so this combination misclassifies them.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it groups C and D together as wrong. While C is wrong, D is correct, and treating D as wrong would deny the importance of behavioural and lifestyle changes in tackling plastic pollution.