GATE CE 2023 Set 2 — Question 22

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyWaste CollectionMunicipal Solid WasteEnvironmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering → Municipal Solid Waste → Waste Collection

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

In the context of Municipal Solid Waste Management, ‘Haul’ in ‘Hauled Container System operated in conventional mode’ includes the_________.

Correct answer (B) time spent by the transport truck in traveling between a pickup point and the disposal site with a loaded container Solution In Municipal Solid Waste Management, the Hauled Container System (HCS) is a collection system in which the containers used for the storage of waste are hauled to the processing or disposal site, emptied, and returned to either their original location or some other location. The'haul' component specifically refers to the time required to transport the container from the pickup point to the disposal site and return. In conventional mode, this includes the travel time with the loaded container. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

Review answer and solution without JavaScript

Interactive answer checking needs JavaScript. The published solution is available below.

Correct answer (B) time spent by the transport truck in traveling between a pickup point and the disposal site with a loaded container Solution In Municipal Solid Waste Management, the Hauled Container System (HCS) is a collection system in which the containers used for the storage of waste are hauled to the processing or disposal site, emptied, and returned to either their original location or some other location. The'haul' component specifically refers to the time required to transport the container from the pickup point to the disposal site and return. In conventional mode, this includes the travel time with the loaded container.

Continue learning with Success Tracker

Use Success Tracker to ask about the reasoning, then try another GATE CE question to check your understanding.

AI-powered practice· Unlimited practice on eligible plans

PYQs with solutions: Attempt available previous-year questions, then compare your reasoning with the worked solution. Coverage varies by stream.
Practice that adapts: Choose a topic, work on weaker areas and bookmark questions to revisit. Your attempts feed your progress tracking.
AI doubt support: Ask follow-up questions about a step or concept while practising, instead of stopping at the final answer.

Unlimited practice is available on eligible plans. Free practice and AI usage have limits; check the current plan allowances before choosing.

This page stays readable without an account. AI responses can be wrong; check them against the solution and source material.