Question

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 

1. The decomposition of human waste in the biotoilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. 

2. Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

(d) The bio-toilets are fitted underneath the lavatories and the human waste discharged into them is acted upon by a particular kind of bacteria that converts it into non-corrosive neutral water. The newage green toilets have been designed by Railways along with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) keeping in mind the requirements of Indian trains.