Biology
Assertion (A): Waste is any substance which is worthless and of no use.
Reason (R): Wastes are the substances discarded after primary use by humans.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Waste Generation & Management
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Answer
A is False and R is True.
Reason — Waste is often considered useless in its current form but not all waste is worthless. Many wastes can be reused, recycled, or repurposed.
Waste refers to items that are discarded after their initial use, regardless of whether they still have potential value.
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