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Which of the following in sewage treatment removes suspended solids?

1. Secondary treatment
2. Primary treatment
3. Sludge treatment
4. Tertiary treatment

Correct answer: Primary treatment

Solution

Primary treatment is the initial physical stage of sewage treatment, where screening and sedimentation remove suspended solids. Secondary treatment mainly breaks down dissolved organic matter biologically, while tertiary treatment is for advanced polishing.

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