The gas produced by decaying agricultural waste, plant residues, animal dung etc. in the absence of air, is called _____________.
A
carbon di oxide
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B
bio gas
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C
nitrogen
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D
ozone gas
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Solution
The correct option is B bio gas The gas produced by decaying agricultural waste, plant residues, animal dung etc. in the absence of air, is called Biogas.
Biogas is the mixture of gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. Biogas is a renewable energy source.