This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
What is the colour-coding of bag in hospitals to dispose of discarded medicines 
Select and explain. 
A. Blue, B. Black, C. Yellow, D. Red
B: Black
Answer: B: Black 
Explanation: Cytotoxic drugs and discarded medicine comes under category no 5. Category no 5 should be disposed in black colour plastic bag Reference : Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine, 23rd edition, pg no: 793,794