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In a biogas plant, spent slurry from the digester is removed through an outlet regularly. Why is this slurry valued by farmers?

Answer: It is used as excellent manure.

  • A It can be refermented to make more gas
  • B It is used as excellent manure
  • C It is a source of drinking water
  • D It is rich in methane gas

Correct answer: B. It is used as excellent manure

Explanation: The spent slurry removed through the outlet is used as fertiliser, as it is rich in nutrients and serves as good manure.

Sewage Treatment FlowPrimaryphysical filtering+ sedimentationSecondary (aerobic)aeration tank, flocsconsume organic matterActivated sludgesettles out;part reused as inoculumSludge digesterANAEROBIC →biogas (CH₄)Note the switch: aerobic microbes in the tank, anaerobic microbes in the digester

Sewage passes through physical removal (primary), then aerobic biological treatment where microbes form flocs that consume organic matter (secondary); the settled activated sludge is then digested anaerobically to produce biogas - a deliberate switch from aerobic to anaerobic conditions between stages.

Concept context

Microorganisms in food, medicine, sewage treatment, biocontrol, and biofertilizers

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