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In a reported pilot project in Marayoor Grama Panchayat, Idukki, which specific technology was shifted to for individual households due to the high cost of a comprehensive Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)?

ABiogas Digester System

BDecentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DWTS)

CMagic Pit Technology

DReed Bed Filtration System

Answer:

C. Magic Pit Technology

Read Explanation:

  • The Marayoor pilot initially planned for a large STP, but shifted to the more cost-effective, decentralized Magic Pit approach for individual households under the Swachh Bharat Gramin program.

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