Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following gases, released from bio-gas plant is used as a fuel gas?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Methane

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Methane”.
Methane is the primary component of biogas, which is produced through the anaerobic digestion of organic matter such as animal waste, agricultural residue, or food waste.

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