13 Questions
What is the primary source of the dung used in bio-gas plants?
Buffaloes and cattle
What is the purpose of the specially designed shallow wells where the dung is dumped?
To allow for microbial fermentation of the dung
Why can the produced bio-gas not flow to distant places?
The pressure of the gas is often low
What is the current status of bio-gas plant usage in Pakistan?
It is still in the experimental stage
What can be done with the residual dung after the production of bio-gas?
It can be used as fertilizer
What industry is highlighted as one of the biggest in Pakistan?
Livestock and poultry industry
How much did the export value of certain livestock products and by-products exceed during the financial year 1992-93?
12 billion rupees
Approximately how many poultry birds were there in Pakistan producing various products in 1992-93?
100 million
What percentage of the overall exports did the net foreign exchange earnings from the livestock sector represent in 1992-93?
20 percent
What percentage of the total GDP does livestock production account for in Pakistan?
30 percent
How much did the total value of products obtained from livestock and poultry amount to in 1992-93?
170 billion rupees
What is a major contribution of animals and animal products to the national economy in Pakistan each year?
$10 billion
What is the approximate number of animals that produced milk, meat, and fiber in Pakistan in 1992-93?
110 million animals
Learn about the process of harnessing gas produced from microbial fermentation of dung excreted by large animals, like buffaloes and cattle, in specially designed wells. Discover how bio-gas can be utilized on farms and in villages.
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