Matching
Match the Waste to its Bin
Draw a line from each item on the left to where it belongs on the right.
1. Banana peel
2. Glass bottle
3. Old newspaper
4. Vegetable peels
5. Broken plastic toy
6. Leftover chapati
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the Sentence
Fill in each blank using a word from the box below.
1.Waste that rots and mixes back into the soil is called waste.
2.A pit dug to turn kitchen waste into manure is called a pit.
3. help break down waste in the soil and make it richer.
4.Using an old jar to store pulses instead of throwing it away is an example of .
5.Melting old plastic bottles to make new ones is a way to waste.
Quiz (MCQ)
Choose the Right Answer
Circle the correct option for each question.
1. Which of these is NOT biodegradable?
2. What do earthworms do in a compost pit?
3. Which is an example of reusing waste?
4. What is the main problem with dumping all waste together in one landfill?
5. Which of these three actions helps reduce waste the most?
True / False
True or False
Write T for True and F for False in the blank given.
1. Vegetable peels can be composted to make manure.
2. Glass and metal decompose quickly like fruit peels.
3. Segregating waste at home makes recycling easier.
4. Burning plastic waste in the open is safe for the air we breathe.
5. Paper can be recycled to make new paper products.
6. A compost pit should be covered with soil or dry leaves after adding waste.
7. Rag pickers play no role in separating recyclable waste in our cities.
Short Answer
Think and Answer
Answer the following questions in your own words.
1. Describe how you would set up a small compost pit in your school garden.
2. Your neighbor throws plastic wrappers and vegetable peels into the same bin every day. What would you tell her, and why?
3. List three things at home that get thrown away but could be reused instead of buying new ones.
These are open-ended - there's no single right answer to check.
Written by Lernizy Editorial Team
Updated 27 Aug 2026