Full 2L QBank
Social & Preventive Medicine Environment and health 2ad10582

The disposal of night soil and refuse is by -

A
Chemical sterilization
B
Burning
C
Composting
D
Any of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Composting is method of combined disposal of refuse and nightsoil or sludge.Process of nature whereby organic matter breaks down under bacterial action resulting in formation of humus like compost. The by-products are carbondioxide,water,and heat.This heat destroys the eggs of flies and pathogens.The end product compost contains no or few pathogens and is good soil builder as it contains nitrates and phosphates. Parks textbook of preventive and social medicine.K Park. Edition 23. page no:755

Related Social & Preventive Medicine MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now