Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

This section includes 140 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Waste Water Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

A pressure difference of _____________ is applied to the vacuum floatation method to remove impurities from sewage.

A. 0.5 atm
B. 1 atm
C. 1.5 atm
D. 2 atm
Answer» C. 1.5 atm
102.

Which of the following promotes eutrophication of lakes?

A. Magnesium
B. Sodium
C. Calcium
D. Phosphorous
Answer» E.
103.

The biochemical oxygen demand is computed by __________

A. Dissolved oxygen / Dilution factor
B. Dissolved oxygen + Dilution factor
C. Dissolved oxygen – Dilution factor
D. Dissolved oxygen * Dilution factor
Answer» E.
104.

The eutrophication process leads to turbidity in lakes.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
105.

The average standard BOD of domestic sewage is measured in ____________

A. ppm
B. Kg/day
C. Kg per person per day
D. Number of persons per day
Answer» D. Number of persons per day
106.

In which pollution zone of the river, the concentration of D.O reduced to 40%?

A. Zone of degradation
B. Zone of recovery
C. Zone of active decomposition
D. Zone of clean water
Answer» D. Zone of clean water
107.

What is the maximum capacity of medium screen in collecting solids?

A. 30L
B. 40L
C. 50L
D. 90L
Answer» E.
108.

The value of deoxygenation constant is independent of the temperature.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
109.

The expression of relative stability at 20°C is given by ___________

A. S = (1-(0.794)T²⁰)
B. S = 100 (1-(0.794)ᵀ²⁰)
C. S = 1-(0.794)ᵀ²⁰
D. S = 100 (0.794)T²⁰
Answer» C. S = 1-(0.794)ᵀ²⁰
110.

The tolerance limit of BOD of sewage to be disposed on land is ____________

A. 100ppm
B. 200ppm
C. 500ppm
D. 400ppm
Answer» D. 400ppm
111.

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

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
112.

The dimension formula of kinematic viscosity is ____________

A. L⁻¹T
B. ML⁻¹T⁻¹
C. ML⁻²T⁻²
D. L²T⁻¹
Answer» E.
113.

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

A. 26
B. 254
C. 360
D. 484
Answer» E.
114.

Which of the following has a minimum detention period?

A. Sludge digestion tank
B. Primary sedimentation
C. Skimming tank
D. Oxidation pond
Answer» D. Oxidation pond
115.

The full form of BOD is __________

A. Biodegradable oxygen demand
B. Biological oxygen demand
C. Biochemical oxygen demand
D. Bandwidth on demand
Answer» D. Bandwidth on demand
116.

The reoxygenation constant at temperature ‘T’ is expressed by ___________

A. KRT = Kʀ₂₀ (1.016)ᵀ
B. KRT = Kʀ₂₀ (1.047)ᵀ⁻²⁰
C. KRT = Kʀ₂₀ (1.016)ᵀ⁻²⁰
D. KRT = Kʀ₂₀ (1.047)ᵀ
Answer» D. KRT = Kʀ₂₀ (1.047)ᵀ
117.

Which of the following represents the physical characteristics of water?

A. Chloride content
B. BOD
C. Turbidity
D. COD
Answer» D. COD
118.

_____ is the amount of oxygen required to oxidize both organic and inorganic matter in sewage.

A. Turbidity
B. BOD
C. COD
D. DO
Answer» D. DO
119.

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
120.

The relation between dynamic and kinematic viscosity is given by ____________

A. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity * Density of water
B. Kinematic viscosity = Dynamic viscosity + Density of water
C. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity * Density of water
D. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity / Density of water
Answer» E.
121.

The oxidizing agent used in COD test is ___________

A. Potassium chloride
B. Potassium per-manganate
C. Potassium chromate
D. Potassium dichromate
Answer» E.
122.

The design velocity of flow of a detritus tank is ____________

A. 1m/Sec
B. 1.2m/Sec
C. 0.9m/Sec
D. 0.5m/Sec
Answer» D. 0.5m/Sec
123.

The spacing between the bars in racks is ____________

A. 30mm
B. 50mm
C. 70mm
D. 90mm
Answer» C. 70mm
124.

The carbonaceous demand occurs due to oxidation of ______________

A. Ammonia
B. Sulfur
C. Organic matter
D. Nitrogen
Answer» D. Nitrogen
125.

The nitrogenous demand occurs due to oxidation of ______________

A. Ammonia
B. Sulfur
C. Organic matter
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Sulfur
126.

Which of the following represents the first stage BOD in the following figure?

A. ZR
B. RL
C. ZL
D. EP
Answer» D. EP
127.

Which of the following represents the second stage BOD in the following figure?

A. LP
B. RL
C. ZL
D. EP
Answer» B. RL
128.

Which of the following is correctly matched in the following figure?

A. ZR – Carbonaceous demand
B. RE – Nitrogenous demand
C. EP – Final demand
D. ZP – Combined demand
Answer» E.
129.

WHAT_PERCENTAGE_OF_SOLIDS_DOES_WASTEWATER_CONTAIN??$

A. 0.5%
B. 5%
C. 0.1%
D. 1%
Answer» D. 1%
130.

At higher temperatures, the amount of Dissolved Oxygen decreases.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
131.

What_is_the_growth_of_huge_amounts_of_algae_and_other_aquatic_plants_leading_to_the_deterioration_of_the_water_quality_called?$

A. Eutrophication
B. Algae growth
C. Nitrification
D. Denitrification
Answer» B. Algae growth
132.

The_optimum_temperature_for_bacterial_activity_is_in_what_range?

A. 25-35 degree Celsius
B. 50 degree Celsius
C. 20 degree Celsius
D. 40 degree Celsius
Answer» B. 50 degree Celsius
133.

What is the type of pollution where the pollutants reach the water body in points called?

A. Point-source pollution
B. Diffuse pollution
C. Point-source contamination
D. Diffuse contamination
Answer» B. Diffuse pollution
134.

The addition of substances or energy forms that directly or indirectly alter the nature of the water body is called?

A. Water contamination
B. Water pollution
C. Sanitation
D. Water treatment
Answer» C. Sanitation
135.

Which of the following requires aesthetically pleasant water?

A. Domestic use
B. Industrial use
C. Irrigation
D. Aquaculture
Answer» C. Irrigation
136.

What is the next step after water abstraction in wastewater treatment?

A. Supply to consumers
B. Treatment
C. Combine with stormwater
D. Supply to receiving body
Answer» C. Combine with stormwater
137.

_________ are constructed for water supply, electricity generation, recreation, irrigation and others.

A. Swimming pools
B. Ponds
C. Reservoirs
D. Tanks
Answer» D. Tanks
138.

There is a direct relation between water use and its required quality.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
139.

Function of the intended uses of water can achieve the desired water quality.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
140.

The surface water quality is affected by _______ and infiltration from rainfall.

A. Precipitation
B. Run off
C. Wetlands
D. Farming
Answer» C. Wetlands