This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Biomedical Waste Management, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Incineration is? 
Select and explain. 
A. High temperature reduction process, B. Low temperature reduction process, C. High temperature oxidation process, D. Low temperature oxidation process
C: High temperature oxidation process
Answer: C: High temperature oxidation process 
Explanation: High temperature oxidation process INCINERATION 1. Incineration: Is a 'high temperature dry oxidation' process; It leads to Significant reduction in waste- volume and weight (up to 70 - 80%) 2. Incineration does not require pre-treatment 3. Biggest disadvantage of incineration: Generation of smoke 4. Types of Incinerators: - Double-chamber pyrolytic - Single-chamber pyrolytic - Rotary kilns 5. Temperature in an incinerator: - Primary chamber: 800deg +- 50degC - Secondary chamber: 1050deg +- 50degC