GyanGramQuestion
In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
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In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in wh…
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• Correct Answer: C
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was first formally introduced in India under the e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, making producers responsible for end-of-life collection and recycling.
• EPR was later expanded to plastic (2016), batteries, and tires.
• Wrong options are incorrect: EPR was not part of BMW Rules 1998, Plastic Rules 1999, or FSS Regulations 2011.
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