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STANDARD Botany Sewage Treatment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the sewage treatment, bacterial flocs are allowed to sediment in a settling tank. This sediment is called as

A

Inactivated sludge

B

Activated sludge

C

Primary sludge

D

Secondary sludge

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Once the BOD of sewage or wastewater is reduced significantly, the effluent is then passed into a settling tank where the bacterial flocs are allowed to sediment. This sediment is caused by activated sludge.

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