Dumping of solid waste in low lying areas earth cover is called as

(A) Sanitary land filling
(B) Open dumping
(C) Composting
(D) Incineration

Correct Answer : Sanitary land filling
Question Asked : SSC Higher Secondary Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 2010
Explanation : Sanitary landfills are low lying sites where waste is isolated from the environment until it is safe. It is considered when it has completely degraded biologically, chemically and physically. In high-income countries, the level of isolation achieved may be high.
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