Question

(i) Name an alcoholic drink which is produced by the help of microbes : (1) With distillation (2) Without distillation (ii) Explain how cyanobacteria can be used as bio-fertilizer.

Akshay Shrivastav, a chemical engineer, launched Navyakosh, a unique biofertiliser. He started his company, LCB Fertilisers, in his backyard during the COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown. His creation rapidly gained popularity among the farmers. Tejraj Sahu, a farmer from Odisha, was one of those who had used the new biofertiliser, Navyakosh on his paddy field. The harsh sun and unseasonal rains had reduced water holding capacity of Sahu's field and prompted him to use this biofertiliser. (Source(edited):www.thebetterindia.com)

Student to attempt either option-(A) or (B) :