UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 99 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Membrane Bioreactors

Membrane Bioreactors' are often discussed in the context of:

  1. Assisted reproductive technologies
  2. Drug delivery nanotechnologies
  3. Vaccine production technologies
  4. Wastewater treatment technologies
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Answer: D. Wastewater treatment technologies

Verdict

Correct answer: Wastewater treatment technologies → Option (d).

Analysis

Membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a new type of wastewater treatment technology combining membrane separation process with conventional activated sludge (CAS) treatment process. Due to the fact that the membrane pore size may be below 0.1μm, MBR can effectively produce a high-quality clarified effluent.

Membrane Bioreactors are primarily used in the context of wastewater treatment technologies.

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