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Which is the first zone of purification in a sand bed?

(a) Autotrophic zone

(b) Heterotrophic zone

(c) Schmutzdecke zone

(d) Electrolytic zone

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Origin of the question is Theory and classification of Filtration in division Filtration of Environmental Engineering

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Correct choice is (c) Schmutzdecke zone

The best explanation: Schmutzdecke zone is the first zone of purification in a sand bed. It comes under the biological action of filtration. Schmutzdecke is known as the surface coating.

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