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Municipal waste, containing human and animal excreta, food residues, detergents etc. and rich in bacteria and organic substances, is called.

A

sewage

B

e-wastes

C

slurry

D

sludge

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To solve the question regarding the type of municipal waste that contains human and animal excreta, food residues, detergents, and is rich in bacteria and organic substances, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Components of Municipal Waste**: - The question mentions that the waste contains human and animal excreta, food residues, and detergents. This indicates that the waste is primarily organic in nature. 2. **Analyze the Options Given**: - The options provided are: - A) Sewage - B) E-waste - C) Slurry - D) Sludge 3. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - **E-waste**: This refers to electronic waste and does not relate to organic substances or the components mentioned in the question. - **Slurry**: This is a mixture of solids and liquids, but it is not specifically related to the organic waste described in the question. - **Sludge**: While sludge is a semi-solid material produced during wastewater treatment, it does not encompass the full range of organic waste described. 4. **Identify the Correct Answer**: - **Sewage**: This term encompasses all the organic waste mentioned, including human and animal excreta, food residues, and detergents. It is indeed rich in bacteria and organic substances. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **A) Sewage**. ### Final Answer: The municipal waste containing human and animal excreta, food residues, detergents, etc., and rich in bacteria and organic substances is called **Sewage**. ---
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