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How to build a latrine
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  • 1. What is the primary reason for building a latrine?
A) To attract tourists
B) To grow plants
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To decorate the backyard
  • 2. What is a suitable location for a latrine?
A) Next to the well
B) Upslope from water sources
C) Downhill from water sources
D) Inside the house
  • 3. How far should a latrine be from a water source?
A) At least 30 meters
B) No distance requirement
C) Exactly 10 meters
D) Less than 5 meters
  • 4. What is a common type of latrine?
A) Pit latrine
B) Rocket latrine
C) Magic latrine
D) Floating latrine
  • 5. What is a key component of a latrine structure?
A) A swimming pool
B) A disco ball
C) A trampoline
D) A superstructure (shelter)
  • 6. What material is commonly used for the superstructure?
A) Glass
B) Bamboo or wood
C) Ice
D) Gold
  • 7. Why is a vent pipe important in some latrine designs?
A) To play music
B) To reduce odors and flies
C) To generate electricity
D) To attract birds
  • 8. What should be used to cover waste after each use?
A) Soil or ash
B) Water
C) Plastic bags
D) Food scraps
  • 9. Why is handwashing important after using a latrine?
A) To make hands sparkle
B) To make hands smell better
C) To prevent the spread of germs
D) To cool down hands
  • 10. What is the purpose of a latrine slab?
A) To hold water
B) To provide a stable and clean surface
C) To provide shade
D) To store food
  • 11. What is the minimum pit depth typically recommended?
A) 0.01 meters
B) 1.5 meters
C) 5 meters
D) 0.1 meters
  • 12. What happens when a pit latrine is full?
A) It will become a wishing well
B) It will automatically disappear
C) It should be emptied or a new pit dug
D) It will produce valuable minerals
  • 13. What is a pour-flush latrine?
A) A latrine that only uses air
B) A latrine that automatically cleans itself
C) A latrine that plays music while you use it
D) A latrine where water is used to flush waste
  • 14. What material is NOT suitable for cleaning a latrine?
A) Vinegar solution
B) Soap and water
C) Baking soda
D) Harsh chemicals that kill beneficial bacteria
  • 15. What is the purpose of a fly screen on a vent pipe?
A) To block the vent pipe
B) To prevent flies from entering and exiting the latrine
C) To decorate the vent pipe
D) To attract more flies
  • 16. What is composting toilet?
A) A toilet that decomposes waste into humus
B) A toilet made of compost
C) A toilet that flies away
D) A toilet that cooks food
  • 17. What is the proper method of disposal of sludge removed from latrine?
A) Dumping in a river
B) Using it as fertilizer without treatment
C) Burning it in the backyard
D) Properly treated or buried away from water sources
  • 18. Which of the following is the most important factor when selecting a latrine type?
A) Personal preference for aesthetics
B) How quickly it can be built
C) The local environmental conditions and resources
D) The cost of construction alone
  • 19. Why is it important to have a lid on a latrine?
A) To provide a seat for people waiting in line
B) To make the latrine look more stylish
C) To block sunlight
D) To control odors and prevent access by pests
  • 20. What is the first step when digging a pit latrine?
A) Invite everyone to watch
B) Start digging without planning
C) Plant flowers around the area
D) Mark the area and remove topsoil
  • 21. What is the role of a soakaway pit?
A) To store rainwater
B) To grow crops
C) To filter wastewater after it leaves a septic tank
D) To provide drinking water
  • 22. What should be done with used menstrual hygiene products in communities without proper disposal systems?
A) Incinerate them or bury them in a designated area.
B) Throw them in a nearby river
C) Flush them down the latrine
D) Leave them on the ground
  • 23. What is the main benefit of a double-vault composting toilet?
A) It creates electricity
B) It flushes automatically
C) Allows for continuous use while one vault composts
D) It never needs emptying
  • 24. Which of the following materials is best for a sanitary latrine slab?
A) Cloth
B) Cardboard
C) Concrete
D) Mud
  • 25. What is the benefit of using a urine-diverting dry toilet (UDDT)?
A) It automatically generates fertilizer
B) It is cheaper to install
C) It never needs maintenance
D) Reduces odor and volume of compost
  • 26. What is the primary risk of open defecation?
A) Making the grass grow taller
B) Causing a bad smell in a small area
C) Spread of pathogens and diseases
D) Attracting animals
  • 27. What's an important factor for accessibility to a latrine?
A) Consideration for elderly and disabled individuals
B) Making it as far as possible from houses
C) Building it only with steps
D) Building it too small to be comfortable
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding lime to a composting latrine?
A) To make it smell like lemons
B) To attract insects for pollination
C) To make the compost brighter
D) To control odor and aid decomposition
  • 29. Why is proper latrine maintenance important?
A) To use as a garden
B) To attract birds
C) To make it look nice
D) To ensure hygiene and prevent disease transmission
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a failing latrine?
A) Strong odors
B) Overflowing pit
C) Visible flies and insects
D) Regular cleaning and maintenance
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