Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fermentation Technology.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fermentation Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The temperature of 20 C is used to take BOD of _________

A. 7-days
B. 10-days
C. 5- days
D. 1-day
Answer» D. 1-day
2.

Which of the following is used where there is no oxygen supply?

A. Comminutors
B. Sedimentation tank
C. Mechanical mixer
D. Screening devices
Answer» D. Screening devices
3.

Trickling filters are less suitable for a larger volume of effluents.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Velocity channels are used to remove larger suspended particles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

UASB was developed in __________

A. America
B. Netherlands
C. London
D. Japan
Answer» C. London
6.

Which of the following is not the use of anaerobic treatment?

A. Achieving higher loading rates
B. Low power to treat BOD
C. The metabolization of organic matter
D. High levels of microbial growth
Answer» E.
7.

What is the use of venturi?

A. To generate low-pressure
B. To remove grit
C. To generate high pressure
D. To break the foam
Answer» B. To remove grit
8.

Who described the use of contactors in wastewater treatment?

A. Ware and Pescod
B. Arden and Lockett
C. Cooper and Wheeldon
D. Taylor and Senior
Answer» B. Arden and Lockett
9.

The diameter of a conventional trickling filter is _______

A. 5-8 m
B. 5-10 m
C. 1-10 m
D. 8-16 m
Answer» E.
10.

Which is the use of comminutors?

A. To reduce the size of particles
B. To remove the grit
C. To remove large particles
D. To remove small particles
Answer» B. To remove the grit
11.

What is the function of a sedimentation tank?

A. Removal of larger suspended matter
B. Reduction in particle size
C. Removal of grit
D. Removal of finer matter
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is a primary treatment?

A. Sedimentation
B. Activated sludge
C. Sand filters
D. Microstrainers
Answer» B. Activated sludge
13.

Who described the disposal of antibodies and steroid wastes?

A. Colovos and Tinklenberg
B. Zajic and Melcher
C. Smith
D. Mbagwu and Ekwealor
Answer» B. Zajic and Melcher
14.

Which of the following is not a factor to investigate in a site survey?

A. BOD/COD
B. Sterility
C. Colour
D. Radioactivity
Answer» C. Colour
15.

Which of the following is the method for disposal of municipal solid waste?

A. Incineration
B. Landfilling
C. Well disposal
D. Spray irrigation
Answer» C. Well disposal