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Biogas mainly consists of

  1. Ethane
  2. $CO _2$
  3. $H _2$

  4. Methane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Biogas is a form of energy produced from anaerobic decomposition of waste material and organic matter. It is a renewable source of energy and a good alternative in place of fossil fuels which are depleting with time. Biogas is produced by methanogenic bacteria which breakdown organic matter in the absence of oxygen. They produce biogas which is a mixture of gases like methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2) in different composition as follows:
  • Methane 50- 75%
  • Carbon dioxide 25- 35%
  • Hydrogen 0 -1%
Hence, most of the fraction is of methane.
So, the correct answer is 'Methane'.
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The land of wind mills is

  1. U.K.

  2. U.S.A.

  3. Netherland

  4. Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Netherlands (also known as Holland) is known as the land of windmills. Windmills in Netherlands had many historic purposes like they were used to pump water on the land so that farming could be done on it. The wheels of windmills were also used to drain the wetlands and most importantly, windmills are used to generate wind energy.
So, the correct answer is 'Netherland'.
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Percentage of methane present in biogas is

  1. 75%

  2. 60%

  3. 50%

  4. 43 - 45%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biogas refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. Biogas is a renewable energy source. In biogas approximately 60% of methane is present.
So, the correct answer is '60%'
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Source of energy which does not evolve CO$ _2$ is

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Organic compounds

  4. Nuclear energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

coal, oil & organic compounds contain carbon as the main constituent thus they can evolve carbon dioxide, while nuclear energy will release no carbon dioxide.

So, the correct answer is 'Nuclear energy'

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The incorrect statement regarding biogas is

  1. It predominantly contains methane

  2. Production involves anaerobic digestion of organic wastes

  3. Dung can be used for generation of biogas

  4. It does not contain hydrogen sulphide
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biogas is a type of fuel. It is a mixture of different gases produced when organic matter breaks down in the absence of oxygen. The organic wastes release many gases primarily methane and carbon-dioxide. It is produced by anaerobic fermentation. It is counted as eco-friendly gas.

So, the correct option is 'It does not contain hydrogen sulphide'.

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A biogas plant works to its maximum capacity when

  1. Conditions are aerobic and sewage is supplied
  2. Conditions are anaerobic and temperature $40^oC$
  3. Conditions are aerobic and temperature $40^oC$

  4. Conditions are anaerobic and sewage is supplied
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biogas refers to a mixture of different gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas is produced by anaerobic digestion with methanogen or anaerobic organisms, which digest material inside a closed system or fermentation of biodegradable materials. There are two key processes: mesophilic and thermophilic digestion which is dependent on temperature. Research in biogas production indicates that the optimal temperature for mesophilic bacteria is around 37°C and around 55°C for thermophilic bacteria.


So, the correct answer is 'Conditions are anaerobic and temperature 40C'.

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Electricity is a natural resource.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Nither

  4. Either
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Electricity in its natural form is from lightening. Various natural resources like wind (wind mills), water (turbines), fossil fuels are used to produce electricity. Therefore, electricity is a product obtained using natural resource and its since natural form cannot be easily harnessed  so cannot be nither classified as a natural resource nor a man made product.

So, the correct answer is 'Nither'