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प्रश्न
Define electronic waste and list at least six items which come under this category.
उत्तर
Electronic waste is the waste generated by discarded electrical appliances.
Items which come under the category of electronic waste:
- Fluorescent tubes
- Medicalinstruments
- Toys
- Lead acid batteries
- Mobile phones
- Radios
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