With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:The dec

Question

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is incorrect as it is Anaerobic microbial inoculum. Statement 2 is incorrect as Bio Digester disposes human waste in 100% eco-friendly manner and generates colorless, odorless water and inflammable Methane-Gas for cooking, water heating & room heating etc. as a by-product.