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151.

The detention period for oxidation ponds is usually kept as

A. 48 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 10 to 15 days
D. 3 months
Answer» D. 3 months
152.

The detention period in coagulation tanks is usually kept as

A. 1 to 2 minutes
B. 30 to 45 minutes
C. 2 to 6 hours
D. 2 to 6 days
Answer» D. 2 to 6 days
153.

Which of the following methods of analysis of water distribution system is most suitable for long and narrow pipe system?

A. Circle method
B. Equivalent pipe method
C. Hardy cross method
D. Electrical analysis method
Answer» C. Hardy cross method
154.

Which of the following unit works in anaerobic conditions?

A. Sludge digestion tank
B. Sedimentation tank
C. Activated sludge treatment
D. Trickling filters
Answer» B. Sedimentation tank
155.

Alkalinity in water is expressed as milligrams per litre in terms of equivalent

A. Calcium carbonate
B. Magnesium carbonate
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Calcium hydroxide
Answer» B. Magnesium carbonate
156.

The per capital consumption of a locality is affected by(i) Climatic conditions(ii) Quality of water(iii) Distribution pressure

A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» E.
157.

Composting and lagooning are the methods of

A. Sludge digestion
B. Sludge disposal
C. Sedimentation
D. Filtration
Answer» C. Sedimentation
158.

Alum as a coagulant is found to be most effective when pH range of water is

A. 2 to 4
B. 4 to 6
C. 6 to 8
D. 8 to 10
Answer» D. 8 to 10
159.

The process in which the chlorination is done beyond the break point is known as

A. Pre-chlorination
B. Post chlorination
C. Super chlorination
D. Break point chlorination
Answer» D. Break point chlorination
160.

Which of the following causes a decrease in per capita consumption?

A. Use of metering system
B. Good quality of water
C. Better standard of living of the people
D. Hotter climate
Answer» B. Good quality of water
161.

The disinfection efficiency of chlorine increases by(i) Decreasing the time of contact(ii) Decreasing the temperature of water(iii) Increasing the temperature of water

A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. Only (iii)
Answer» E.
162.

As compared to higher pH values, the contact period required for efficient chlorination at lower pH values is

A. Smaller
B. Larger
C. Same
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Larger
163.

The treatment of water with bleaching powder is known as

A. Pre-chlorination
B. Super chlorination
C. De-chlorination
D. Hypo-chlorination
Answer» E.
164.

The devices which are installed for drawing water from the sources are called

A. Aquifers
B. Aquiclude
C. Filters
D. Intakes
Answer» E.
165.

Which of the following compounds is widely used for algae control?

A. Sodium sulphate
B. Copper sulphate
C. Sodium chloride
D. Calcium chloride
Answer» C. Sodium chloride
166.

The main disadvantage of cement concrete sewers is

A. Less strength
B. Difficulty in construction
C. Difficulty in transportation due to heavy weight
D. Less life
Answer» D. Less life
167.

The overflow rate for plain sedimentation tanks is about

A. 500 to 750 liters/hour/ m²
B. 1000 to 1250 liters/hour/ m²
C. 1250 to 1500 liters/hour/m²
D. 1500 to 2000 liters/hour/m²
Answer» B. 1000 to 1250 liters/hour/ m²
168.

The slope of sewer shall be

A. Given in the direction of natural slope of ground
B. Given in the direction opposite to natural slope of ground
C. Zero
D. Steeper than 1 in 20
Answer» B. Given in the direction opposite to natural slope of ground
169.

The velocity of flow does not depend on

A. Grade of sewer
B. Length of sewer
C. Hydraulic mean depth of sewer
D. Roughness of sewer
Answer» C. Hydraulic mean depth of sewer
170.

Standard BOD is measured at

A. 20°C - 1 day
B. 25°C - 3 day
C. 20°C - 5 day
D. 30°C - 5 day
Answer» D. 30°C - 5 day
171.

The alum, when added as a coagulant in water

A. Does not require alkalinity in water for flocculation
B. Does not affect pH value of water
C. Increases pH value of water
D. Decreases pH value of water
Answer» E.
172.

The relative stability of a sewage sample, whose dissolved oxygen is same as the total oxygen required to satisfy BOD, is

A. 1
B. 100
C. Infinite
D. Zero
Answer» C. Infinite
173.

For the same solid content, if the quantity of sludge with moisture content of 98% is X, then the quantity of sludge with moisture content of 96% will be

A. X/4
B. X/2
C. X
D. 2X
Answer» C. X
174.

The effect of increasing diameter of sewer on the self cleansing velocity is

A. To decrease it
B. To increase it
C. Fluctuating
D. Nil
Answer» C. Fluctuating
175.

The self cleansing velocity for all sewers in India is usually

A. Less than 1.0 m/sec
B. 1.0 m/sec to 1.2 m/sec
C. 1.5 m/sec to 2.0 m/sec
D. 3.0 m/sec to 3.5 m/sec
Answer» C. 1.5 m/sec to 2.0 m/sec
176.

The working conditions in imhoff tanks are

A. Aerobic only
B. Anaerobic only
C. Aerobic in lower compartment and anaerobic in upper compartment
D. Anaerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment
Answer» E.
177.

The rate of filtration in slow sand filters in million litres per day per hectare is about

A. 50 to 60
B. 100 to 150
C. 500 to 600
D. 1400 to 1500
Answer» B. 100 to 150
178.

Period of cleaning of slow sand filters is about

A. 24 - 48 hours
B. 10 - 12 days
C. 2 - 3 months
D. 1 - 2 year
Answer» D. 1 - 2 year
179.

Orthotolidine test is used for determination of

A. Dissolved oxygen
B. Residual chlorine
C. Biochemical oxygen demand
D. Dose of coagulant
Answer» C. Biochemical oxygen demand
180.

The pipe which is used to carry the discharge from sanitary fittings like bath rooms, kitchens etc. is called

A. Waste pipe
B. Soil pipe
C. Vent pipe
D. Anti-siphonage pipe
Answer» B. Soil pipe
181.

The suitable layout of distribution system for a city with roads of rectangular pattern is

A. Grid iron system
B. Dead end system
C. Ring system
D. Radial system
Answer» B. Dead end system
182.

Average rate of water consumption per head per day as per Indian Standard is

A. 100 liters
B. 135 liters
C. 165 liters
D. 200 liters
Answer» C. 165 liters
183.

The suitable method of forecasting population for a young and rapidly increasing city is

A. Arithmetical increase method
B. Geometrical increase method
C. Incremental increase method
D. Graphical method
Answer» C. Incremental increase method
184.

The population of a town in three consecutive years are 5000, 7000 and 8400 respectively. The population of the town in the fourth consecutive year according to geometrical increase method is

A. 9500
B. 9800
C. 10100
D. 10920
Answer» E.
185.

The settling velocity of a particle in a sedimentation tank depends on

A. Depth of tank
B. Surface area of tank
C. Both depth and surface area of tank
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both depth and surface area of tank
186.

For a given discharge, the efficiency of sedimentation tank can be increased by

A. Increasing the depth of tank
B. Decreasing the depth of tank
C. Increasing the surface area of tank
D. Decreasing the surface area of tank
Answer» D. Decreasing the surface area of tank
187.

The type of valve, which is provided on the suction pipe in a tube-well, is

A. Air relief valve
B. Reflux valve
C. Pressure relief valve
D. Sluice valve
Answer» C. Pressure relief valve
188.

The ratio of 5 day BOD to ultimate BOD is about

A. 1/3
B. 2/3
C. 3/4
D. 1.0
Answer» C. 3/4
189.

The process of lagooning is primarily a means of

A. Reducing the excessive flow in sewers
B. Disposing of sludge
C. Increasing the capacity of storage reservoirs
D. Increasing flow of sewage through imhoff tanks
Answer» C. Increasing the capacity of storage reservoirs
190.

Sewerage system is designed for

A. Maximum flow only
B. Minimum flow only
C. Average flow only
D. Maximum and minimum flow
Answer» E.
191.

If the average daily consumption of a city is 100,000 m³, the maximum daily consumption on peak hourly demand will be

A. 100000 m³
B. 150000 m³
C. 180000 m³
D. 270000 m³
Answer» E.
192.

Scour valves are provided

A. At street corners to control the flow of water
B. At every depression and dead ends to drain out the waste water that may collect there
C. At the foot of rising main along the slope to prevent back running of water
D. At every summit of rising mains
Answer» C. At the foot of rising main along the slope to prevent back running of water
193.

In lime-soda process

A. Only carbonate hardness is removed
B. Only noncarbonated hardness is removed
C. Lime reduces the carbonate hardness and soda-ash removes the non-carbonate hardness
D. Lime reduces the non-carbonate hardness and soda-ash removes the carbonate hardness
Answer» D. Lime reduces the non-carbonate hardness and soda-ash removes the carbonate hardness
194.

The suitable system of sanitation for area of distributed rainfall throughout the year with less intensity is

A. Separate system
B. Combined system
C. Partially separate system
D. Partially combined system
Answer» C. Partially separate system
195.

The depression of water table in a well due to pumping will be maximum(Where ‘R’ is the radius of influence)

A. At a distance R from the well
B. Close to the well
C. At a distance R/2 from the well
D. None of the above
Answer» C. At a distance R/2 from the well
196.

A pipe conveying sewage from plumbing system of a single building to common sewer or point of immediate disposal is called

A. House sewer
B. Lateral sewer
C. Main sewer
D. Sub-main sewer
Answer» B. Lateral sewer
197.

Hardy cross method of analysis of distribution system(i) Involves successive trials(ii) Takes economic aspects into account(iii) Is time consuming

A. Only (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. All are correct
Answer» D. All are correct
198.

The velocity of flow of water in a sedimentation tank is about

A. 5 to 10 cm/sec
B. 15 to 30 cm/sec
C. 15 to 30 cm/minute
D. 15 to 30 cm/hour
Answer» D. 15 to 30 cm/hour
199.

The time of concentration is defined as

A. The time taken by rainfall water to run from most distant point of water shed to the inlet of sewer
B. The time required for flow of water in sewer to the point under consideration
C. Sum of (A) and (B)
D. Difference of (A) and (B)
Answer» D. Difference of (A) and (B)
200.

Double filtration is used

A. To increase the filtration slow sand filters capacity of
B. To increase the filtration rapid sand filters capacity of
C. For isolated buildings like pools, hotels etc swimming
D. All of the above
Answer» B. To increase the filtration rapid sand filters capacity of