Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Gelatin liquefying bacteria are helpful in the manufacturing of photographic films.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which bacteria results in the corrosion of iron and steel pipes embedded in soil?

A. Escherichia coli bacteria
B. Bacterium coli bacteria
C. Iron bacteria
D. Sulphur bacteria
Answer» E.
3.

If the acid and gas are formed in the multiple tube fermentation technique, the test is _____

A. Positive
B. Continued
C. Negative
D. Discarded
Answer» B. Continued
4.

Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding coliform bacteria?i. It is gram negativeii. It is rod shaped bacteriaiii. It is a harmless aerobic microorganism

A. i, ii, iii
B. ii, iii
C. i, iii
D. i, ii
Answer» B. ii, iii
5.

WHICH_BACTERIA_RESULTS_IN_THE_CORROSION_OF_IRON_AND_STEEL_PIPES_EMBEDDED_IN_SOIL??$

A. Escherichia coli bacteria
B. Bacterium coli bacteria
C. Iron bacteria
D. Sulphur bacteria
Answer» E.
6.

Which bacteria cause the reddish brown deposits in the tank?

A. Escherichia coli bacteria
B. Bacterium coli bacteria
C. Iron bacteria
D. Sulphur bacteria
Answer» D. Sulphur bacteria
7.

If the acid and gas are formed in the multiple tube fermentation technique, the test is ____?

A. Positive
B. Continued
C. Negative
D. Discarded
Answer» B. Continued
8.

The number of bacterial colonies by Agar plate count test should not exceed ____ per ml for potable water.

A. 1
B. 10
C. 100
D. 1000
Answer» D. 1000
9.

Which of the following is the disease caused by bacterial infections?

A. Amoebic dysentery
B. Infectious hepatitis
C. Typhoid fever
D. Poliomyelitis
Answer» D. Poliomyelitis
10.

What is the temperature at which MPN test is performed?

A. 35<sup>o</sup>C
B. 37 <sup>o</sup>C
C. 40<sup>o</sup>C
D. 45 <sup>o</sup>C
Answer» C. 40<sup>o</sup>C
11.

Which of the following is a better test to identify Coliforms?

A. Coliform index
B. Multiple tube fermentation
C. MPN test
D. Membrane filter technique
Answer» E.
12.

________ represents the bacterial density that is most likely to be present in water.

A. BOD
B. COD
C. MPN
D. Coliform index
Answer» D. Coliform index
13.

Which type of bacteria has a rod shaped structure?

A. Bacilli
B. Cocci
C. Spirilla
D. Vibrio
Answer» B. Cocci