UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 30
"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of :
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Wastewater treatment technologies)
Explanation: Membrane bioreactors combine biological wastewater treatment with membrane filtration to separate treated water from solids and microorganisms.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-IVF and other reproductive techniques do not describe membrane-bioreactor wastewater systems.
B. Incorrect-Nanocarriers for medicine differ from biological treatment coupled with filtration.
C. Incorrect-Vaccine manufacturing may use bioreactors, but “MBR” here refers to wastewater treatment.
D. Correct-MBRs improve biological wastewater treatment and effluent quality.