Concept:
Methanogens are anaerobic archaebacteria that inhabit marshy places, sewage treatment plants, and the rumen of cattle.
They decompose cellulose-containing materials and release gases during metabolism.
Step 1: Understand the habitat of methanogens.
Methanogens are commonly found in:
• Swamps
• Marshes
• Sewage digesters
• Rumen of cattle
These environments are oxygen deficient.
Step 2: Study their metabolism.
Methanogens break down organic matter anaerobically.
During this process they generate:
\[
\text{Methane}
\]
along with
\[
CO_2
\]
and
\[
H_2
\]
Step 3: Apply NCERT information.
The gas mixture produced during methanogenic activity contains:
\[
CH_4,\ CO_2,\ H_2
\]
Step 4: Select the correct answer.
Hence,
\[
\boxed{\text{Methane, CO}_2 \text{ and Hydrogen}}
\]