1. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Production and Consumption of Single-Use Plastic Product) Regulations came into force on:
(A) 01st Jan 2023
(B) 06th June 2023
(C) 01st July 2023
(D) Immediately upon notification
2. Under these regulations, the term “banned single-use plastic” refers to:
(A) All types of plastic products
(B) Plastic products for hospitals only
(C) Only plastic bottles
(D) Single-use plastics specified in Schedule-I
3. Who is responsible for picking up and temporarily storing recyclable plastic waste?
(A) Producer
(B) Consumer
(C) Collector
(D) Recycler
4. Which of the following is considered a “consumer” under these regulations?
(A) A commercial or bulk user of single-use plastics
(B) Hospitals
(C) A household user
(D) Rag pickers
5. What is the minimum mixing requirement of recycled material in production of single-use plastic products?
(A) 10%
(B) 50%
(C) 30%
(D) 20%
6. How long is the online registration license valid for a producer, consumer, collector, or recycler?
(A) 1 year
(B) 3 years
(C) 2 years
(D) 5 years
7. What should a producer do within six months from the commencement of the regulations?
(A) Start using only virgin material
(B) Dispose waste without recycling
(C) Stop production entirely
(D) Establish a system for collection of plastic waste generated due to their products
8. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the consumer?
(A) Recycle plastics without following guidelines
(B) Segregate waste at source
(C) Minimize use of single-use plastics
(D) Provide reusable or recyclable bags to customers
9. Who ensures proper segregation of risk and non-risk plastic waste during recycling?
(A) Producer
(B) Collector
(C) Recycler
(D) Consumer
10. What powers does an authorized officer have under these regulations?
(A) Enter and inspect premises
(B) All of the above
(C) Inspect documents for violations
(D) Take samples or test plastics on the spot
11. Each single-use plastic product must bear which of the following markings?
(A) Producer’s name or registration number
(B) All of the above
(C) Both English and Urdu text
(D) Thickness of bag or packaging
12. Annual reports by producer, consumer, collector, and recycler must be submitted by:
(A) 31st January
(B) 30th April
(C) 31st December
(D) 30th June
13. Who may approve incentives for compliance with regulations?
(A) Authorized officer
(B) Government on recommendation of the Agency
(C) Producer alone
(D) Collector alone
14. Failure to comply with the regulations can lead to penalties under:
(A) Section 33 of the Act
(B) Any local government rule
(C) Subsection (2) of section 17 of the Act
(D) None of the above