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What is the primary purpose of culturing garbage with bacterial species in the process of producing electricity in India?

Options

  1. ATo generate oxygen
  2. BTo reduce waste volume
  3. CTo produce plastic
  4. DTo create methane (biogas)

Correct answer

D. To create methane (biogas)

Step-by-step solution

Bacterial action is used to convert garbage into methane, commonly known as biogas, which is used to generate electricity. The primary purpose of culturing garbage with bacterial species is to produce methane.

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