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Which of the followings is mainly produced by the activity of anaerobic bacteria on sewage?

  • Propane

  • Mustard gas

  • Marsh gas

  • Marsh gas


C.

Marsh gas

The decomposition of sludge by anaerobic bacteria in sewage-treatment processes produces marsh gas(methane).

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Consider the following four statements (a–d) and select the option which includes all the correct ones only:
Single cell Spirulina can produce large quantities of food rich in protein, minerals, vitamins etc.
Body weight-wise the microorganism Methylophilus methylotrophus may be able to produce several times more proteins than the cows per day.
Common button mushrooms are a very rich source of vitamin C.
A rice variety has been developed which is very rich in calcium.

  • Statements (III), (IV)

  • Statements (I), (III) and (IV)

  • Statements (II), (III) and (IV)

  • Statements (II), (III) and (IV)


Which of the following helps in absorption of phosphorus from the soil by plants?

  • Rhizobium

  • Frankia

  • Anabaena

  • Anabaena


Nitrifying bacteria

  • convert free nitrogen to nitrogen compounds

  • convert proteins into ammonia

  • reduce nitrates to free nitrogen 

  • reduce nitrates to free nitrogen 


Secondary sewage treatment is mainly a 

  • mechanical process

  • chemical process

  • biological process

  • biological process


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