Environmental Biotechnology — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements about bioremediation is/are correct? 1. It primarily uses physical and chemical methods to remove pollutants. 2. Bioaugmentation is a technique where specific microorganisms are introduced to enhance degradation. 3. It is generally effective for heavy metal removal through degradation into harmless substances.
Consider the following applications of environmental biotechnology: 1. Production of biofuels from biomass. 2. Detection of pollutants using biosensors. 3. Treatment of wastewater using activated sludge process. 4. Genetic engineering of crops for pest resistance. Which of the above are direct applications of environmental biotechnology?
Which of the following phytoremediation mechanisms involves plants absorbing contaminants and releasing them into the atmosphere in a less harmful form?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Biotechnology Development Strategy (NBDS) 2015-2020: 1. It was formulated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. It identified environmental biotechnology as a key thrust area. 3. One of its objectives was to promote indigenous technology development for pollution abatement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a direct application of industrial biotechnology (white biotechnology) in green chemistry?