| 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculums. |
| 2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere. |
| Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
A) 1
B) 2
C) 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] The bio-toilets introduced by the Indian Railway with assistance from DRDO uses bacteria. The anaerobic bacteria named 'inoculum' are used in the bio-toilets have been collected and analysed by DRDO from Antarctica and the efficiency of this system has been tested in extreme climates and conditions. It will be kept in a container under the lavatories that convert human waste into water and small amounts of gases. Gases will be released into the atmosphere and the water will be discharged after chlorination onto the tracks.
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