Question

Which of the following type of waste is most suited for pesticide anaerobic treatment of solid wastes?

(a) Readily biodegradable compounds

(b) Less moisture content

(c) Less degradable

(d) High temperature content

I have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

Question is taken from Fundamental Reactions of Pesticide Metabolism topic in section Microbial Transformations of Pesticides of Environmental Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Readily biodegradable compounds

Easiest explanation: Readily biodegradable compounds and wastes with high moisture content are best suited for anaerobic treatment as the anaerobic digestion of wastes is carried out under anaerobic conditions where the temperature and moisture are controlled. So, moisture content is high and is highly degradable and temperature need not be very high.