Railway Science (Environment – Environmental Resources)

Total Questions: 22

21. Biogas is produced from biomass by: [RRB ALP Tier - I ((14/08/2018) Morning]

Correct Answer: (c) anaerobic fermentation
Solution:

Biogas (marsh gas or compost gas) is a naturally occurring and renewable source of energy, resulting from the breakdown of organic matter (agricultural waste, manure, plant material, sewage and food waste). Destructive distillation - It is the process of separation of solid components from a mixture by heating in the absence of air. Examples: Coal tar, coke, oils and gases. Fractional distillation involves the separation of miscible liquids. Its process involves repeated condensation and distillation. Examples: Production of high-purity silicon from chlorosilanes. Dry distillation - It is the process of heating solid materials to produce gaseous products. Examples: Wood, oil shale and coal.

22. Which one of the following is the largest source of natural energy to humans? [RRB ALP Tier - I ( (17/08/2018) Evening]

Correct Answer: (d) Sun
Solution:

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Example - Solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, biomass, hydropower, and tidal energy.