Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Biotechnology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Biotechnology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following methods enhance the intensity of disintegration?

A. Velocity of degradation
B. Time of process
C. Composting process
D. Recycling
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following methods leads to increase of surface area for microorganisms to act?

A. Vermicomposting
B. Disintegration
C. Incineration
D. Recycling
Answer» C. Incineration
3.

Which of the following method is not a post processing activity?

A. Sieving
B. Landfill sealing
C. Drying
D. Disintegrating clumps
Answer» C. Drying
4.

Post processing of the compost leads to increase in quality.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following mechanism can optimize the input of hazardous metals?

A. Hydrolysis
B. Addition of heavy metals
C. Conditioning
D. Solubilisation
Answer» C. Conditioning
6.

Which of the following methods cannot be used for gas exchange in the heap?

A. Releasing the rotting material
B. Forced aeration
C. Maintaining the oxygen demand
D. Tightening the rooting material
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following components are present in the waste air of aerobic respiration?

A. Ammonia
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Methane
Answer» E.
8.

What of the following microorganisms have a major role in compositing?

A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Plants
D. Actinomycetes
Answer» D. Actinomycetes
9.

Pre-treatment of the wastes by composting leads to greenhouse effect.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

Which of the following is not an objective of composting?

A. Reduction of mass
B. Elimination of toxic substances
C. Stabilization
D. Incineration
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is known to decompose the organic matter of wastes?

A. Composting
B. Cooking
C. Decomposing
D. Burning
Answer» B. Cooking