Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 22 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.

The number of stages required for the completion of aerobic oxidation is __________

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
2.

The decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter in the absence of oxygen gives __________

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Nitrates and ammonia
D. Nitrogen, ammonia and organic acids
Answer» E.
3.

The energy released during the aerobic oxidation of organic matter is _____ kilo calories.

A. 26
B. 254
C. 360
D. 484
Answer» E.
4.

The aerobic decomposition of sulfurous organic matter gives __________

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Sulfates and water
D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
Answer» D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
5.

Partially oxidized sewage contains __________

A. Nitrites and Nitrates
B. Nitrates and sulfur
C. Sulfates and nitrates
D. Nitrites and sulfur
Answer» E.
6.

Methane is formed due to the reduction of __________

A. Nitrates
B. Sulfates
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Organic acids
Answer» E.
7.

The aerobic decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter gives __________

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Nitrates and ammonia
D. Nitrogen and ammonia
Answer» D. Nitrogen and ammonia
8.

BOD of wastewater having aerobic oxidation is more than that, having anaerobic oxidation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

The aerobic decomposition of carbonaceous organic matter gives __________

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Sulfates and water
D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
Answer» C. Sulfates and water
10.

THE_AEROBIC_DECOMPOSITION_OF_SULFUROUS_ORGANIC_MATTER_GIVES?$

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Sulfates and water
D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
Answer» D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
11.

The decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter in the absence of oxygen gives$

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Nitrates and ammonia
D. Nitrogen, ammonia and organic acids
Answer» E.
12.

The energy released during the aerobic oxidation of organic matter is _____ kilo calories.$

A. 26
B. 254
C. 360
D. 484
Answer» E.
13.

The energy released during the anaerobic oxidation of organic matter is _____ kilo calories.

A. 26
B. 254
C. 360
D. 484
Answer» B. 254
14.

Which of the following is formed from oxidation of organic matter in the presence of oxygen?

A. NO<sub>3</sub>
B. SO<sub>4</sub>
C. H<sub>2</sub>S
D. NH<sub>2</sub>
Answer» B. SO<sub>4</sub>
15.

The number of stages required for the completion of aerobic oxidation is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
16.

Which of the following is formed from the anaerobic oxidation of organic matter?

A. NO<sub>3</sub>
B. SO<sub>4</sub>
C. H<sub>2</sub>S
D. NH<sub>2</sub>
Answer» D. NH<sub>2</sub>
17.

Partially oxidized sewage contain?

A. Nitrites and Nitrates
B. Nitrates and sulfur
C. Sulfates and nitrates
D. Nitrites and sulfur
Answer» E.
18.

Which of the following is formed due to the reduction of sulfurous organic matter?

A. Hydrogen sulfide
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sulfuric acid
D. Sulfur dioxide
Answer» B. Hydrochloric acid
19.

Which of the following is formed due to the anaerobic decomposition of carbonaceous organic matter?

A. Nitrites
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Water
20.

Methane is formed due to the reduction of

A. Nitrates
B. Sulfates
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Organic acids
Answer» E.
21.

The aerobic decomposition of carbonaceous organic matter gives

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Sulfates and water
D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
Answer» C. Sulfates and water
22.

Which of the following is an end product formed from both the aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic matter?

A. NO<sub>3</sub>
B. CH<sub>4</sub>
C. H<sub>2</sub>S
D. CO<sub>2</sub>
Answer» E.