Q186 / 200 · NEET 2010 (Screening) · Zoology

Select the correct statement from the following

  • A
    Biogas is produced by the activity of aerobic bacteria on animal waste
  • B
    Methanobacterium is an aerobic bacterium found in rumen of cattle
  • C
    Biogas, commonly called gobar gas, is pure methane
  • Correct answer
    D
    Activated sludge-sediment in settlement tanks of sewage treatment plant is a right source of aerobic bacteria

Solution

Activated sludge is a process dealing with the treatment of sewage and industrial wastewaters. Atmospheric air or pure oxygen is introduced to a mixture of primary treated or screened sewage (or industrial waste water) combined with organisms to develop a biological flock, which reduces the organic content of the sewage. Sediment in settlement tanks of sewage treatment plant is a rich source of aerobic bacteria because small amounts are used as inoculum in secondary treatment or biological treatment stage of sewage treatment.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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