MCQ
Study the given differences between primary sludge and activated sludge and select the incorrect ones.
Primary sludgeActivated sludge
(i) It is sludge formed during primary-sew-age treatmentIt is sludge formed during secondary sewage treatment
(ii) It possesses floes of decomposer microbesIt does not posses floes of decomposer microbes
(iii) It does not require aerationFormation of activated sludge requires aeration
(iv) A lot of decomposition occurs during formation of primary sludgeVery little decomposition occurs during formation of activated sludge
  • A
    (i) and (ii)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • C
    (i), (iii) and (iv)
  • D
    (ii) and (iii)

Answer

Correct option: B.
(ii) and (iv)
(B)(ii) and (iv)
Explanation:
Activated sludge possesses floes of decomposer microbes, whereas, primary sludge does not possess floes. Unlike primary sludge, a lot of decomposition occurs during formation of activated sludge.

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