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201.

Septic tank is a(i) Settling tank(ii) Digestion tank(iii) Aeration tank

A. Only (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. Only (iii)
Answer» C. (i) and (iii)
202.

The length of rectangular sedimentation tank should not be more than(Where ‘B’ is the width of the tank)

A. B
B. 2B
C. 4B
D. 8B
Answer» D. 8B
203.

The most common cause of acidity in water is

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Oxygen
204.

For normal sludge, the value of sludge index for Indian conditions is

A. 0 to 50
B. 50 to 150
C. 150 to 350
D. 350 to 500
Answer» D. 350 to 500
205.

Disinfection efficiency is

A. Reduced at higher pH value of water
B. Unaffected by pH value of water
C. Increased at higher pH value of water
D. Highest at pH value equal to 7
Answer» B. Unaffected by pH value of water
206.

The detention period and overflow rate respectively for plain sedimentation as compared to sedimentation with coagulation are generally

A. Less and more
B. Less and less
C. More and less
D. More and more
Answer» D. More and more
207.

The suitable method for disinfection of swimming pool water is

A. Ultra violet rays treatment
B. Lime treatment
C. By using potassium permanganate
D. Chlorination
Answer» B. Lime treatment
208.

The type of valve which is provided to control the flow of water in the distribution system at street corners and where the pipe lines intersect is

A. Check valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Safety valve
D. Scour valve
Answer» C. Safety valve
209.

Which of the following chemical compounds can be used for de-chlorination of water?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Bleaching powder
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Chloramines
Answer» D. Chloramines
210.

If the time of concentration is 9 minutes, then the intensity of rainfall according to British Ministry of Health formula will be

A. 4 mm/hr
B. 10 mm/hr
C. 20 mm/hr
D. 40 mm/hr
Answer» E.
211.

Dissolved oxygen in streams is

A. Maximum at noon
B. Minimum at noon
C. Maximum at midnight
D. Same throughout the day
Answer» B. Minimum at noon
212.

For a country like India, where rainfall is mainly confined to one season, the suitable sewerage system will be

A. Separate system
B. Combined system
C. Partially combined system
D. Partially separate system
Answer» B. Combined system
213.

The percentage of chlorine in fresh bleaching powder is about

A. 10 to 15
B. 20 to 25
C. 30 to 35
D. 40 to 50
Answer» D. 40 to 50
214.

The percentage of filtered water, which is used for backwashing in rapid sand filters, is about

A. 0.2 to 0.4
B. 0.4 to 1.0
C. 2 to 4
D. 5 to 7
Answer» D. 5 to 7
215.

Select the correct relationship between porosity (N), specific yield (y) and specific retention (R)

A. N = y + R
B. y = N + R
C. R = N + y
D. R > (N + y)
Answer» B. y = N + R
216.

A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of traps is called

A. Vent pipe
B. Anti-siphonage pipe
C. Waste pipe
D. Soil pipe
Answer» C. Waste pipe
217.

The rate of Alteration of pressure filters is

A. Less than that of slow sand filters
B. In between the filtration rate of slow sand filters and rapid sand filters
C. Greater than that of rapid sand filters
D. Equal to that of slow sand filters
Answer» D. Equal to that of slow sand filters
218.

The type of valve which allows water to flow in one direction but prevents its flow in the reverse direction is

A. Reflux valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Air relief valve
D. Pressure relief valve
Answer» B. Sluice valve
219.

Which of the following is not a water borne disease?

A. Dysentery
B. Cholera
C. Typhoid
D. Malaria
Answer» E.
220.

The type of sewer which is suitable for both combined and separate system is

A. Circular sewer
B. Egg shaped sewer
C. Horseshoe type sewer
D. Semi-elliptical sewer
Answer» C. Horseshoe type sewer
221.

Percentage of bacterial load that can be removed from water by the process of plain sedimentation is about

A. 10 to 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
Answer» D. 100
222.

If the coli form bacteria is present in a sample of water, then the coli-form test to be conducted is(i) Presumptive coli-form test(ii) Confirmed coli-form test(iii) Completed coli-form test

A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» E.
223.

The rate of BOD exerted at any time is

A. Directly proportional to BOD satisfied
B. Directly proportional to BOD remaining
C. Inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
D. Inversely proportional to BOD remaining
Answer» C. Inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
224.

As compared to geometrical increase method of forecasting population, arithmetical increase method gives

A. Lesser value
B. Higher value
C. Same value
D. Accurate value
Answer» B. Higher value
225.

The dissolved oxygen level in natural unpolluted waters at normal temperature is found to be of the order of

A. 1 mg/liter
B. 10 mg/liter
C. 100 mg/liter
D. 1000 mg/liter
Answer» C. 100 mg/liter
226.

The minimum dissolved oxygen which should always be present in water in order to save the aquatic life is

A. 1 ppm
B. 4 ppm
C. 10 ppm
D. 40 ppm
Answer» C. 10 ppm
227.

Facultative bacteria are able to work in

A. Presence of oxygen only
B. Absence of oxygen only
C. Presence as well as in absence of oxygen
D. Presence of water
Answer» D. Presence of water
228.

The maximum permissible limit for fluoride in drinking water is

A. 0.1 mg/liter
B. 1.5 mg/liter
C. 5 mg/liter
D. 10 mg/liter
Answer» C. 5 mg/liter
229.

Sludge volume index is defined as the ratio of

A. Percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of suspended solids by weight
B. Percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of total solids by weight
C. Percentage of suspended solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
D. Percentage of total solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
Answer» B. Percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of total solids by weight
230.

The pathogens can be killed by

A. Nitrification
B. Chlorination
C. Oxidation
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Oxidation
231.

For satisfactory working of a sludge digestion unit, the pH range of digested sludge should be maintained as

A. 4.5 to 6.0
B. 6.5 to 8.0
C. 8.5 to 10.0
D. 10.5 to 12.0
Answer» C. 8.5 to 10.0
232.

Sewage treatment units are designed for

A. Maximum flow only
B. Minimum flow only
C. Average flow only
D. Maximum and minimum flow
Answer» D. Maximum and minimum flow
233.

The distribution mains are designed for

A. Maximum daily demand
B. Maximum hourly demand
C. Average daily demand
D. Maximum hourly demand on maximum day
Answer» E.
234.

Which of the following values of pH represents a stronger acid?

A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
Answer» B. 5
235.

Limestone powder is injected during pulverised coal burning in boilers to __________ the flue gases.

A. reduce SO2 content in
B. catalytically convert SO2 to SO3 in
C. increase the dew point of
D. none of these.
Answer» B. catalytically convert SO2 to SO3 in
236.

BOD of raw municipal sewage may be in the range of about __________ mg/litre.

A. 43497
B. 43743
C. 150-300
D. 2000-3000
Answer» D. 2000-3000
237.

Direct reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons with either NO or NO2 produces an eye irritating pollutant compound known as

A. photochemical smog.
B. peroxy acetyl nitrate (PAN) or methyl nitrile.
C. benzopyrene.
D. poly acrylonitrile
Answer» C. benzopyrene.
238.

Presence of high concentration of ozone and smog in atmospheric air causes the

A. embrittlement & decrease of folding resistance of paper.
B. cracking of rubber products.
C. fading of dye on textiles.
D. damage of electrical insulator on high tension power line.
Answer» C. fading of dye on textiles.
239.

Nitrogen oxides (NOx) is not produced in the __________ industry.

A. nitric acid making
B. nitrogenous fertiliser
C. detergent
D. any of these
Answer» D. any of these
240.

Inhalation of silica dust causes a disease called

A. bronchitis
B. silicosis
C. pneumoconiosis
D. none of these
Answer» C. pneumoconiosis
241.

Which of the following is the most efficient for removal of very finely divided suspended solids and colloidal matter from the polluted water stream ?

A. Sedimentation tank
B. Circular clarifier
C. Mechanical flocculation
D. Chemical coagulation
Answer» E.
242.

Noise emitted by a ventilation fan at a distance of 3 metres is about __________ decibels.

A. 85
B. 105
C. 125
D. 145
Answer» C. 125
243.

TLV of ammonia, nitrogen dioxide and phenol vapor in air is __________ ppm.

A. 5
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 2000
Answer» B. 100
244.

In sewage treatment, its sedimentation is speeded up by commonly adding

A. hydrochloric acid.
B. lime.
C. copper sulphate.
D. sodium sulphate.
Answer» C. copper sulphate.
245.

Very small amount of air pollutants are present in stratosphere also; though most of the atmospheric pollutants are present in the troposphere. Which of the following atmospheric pollutants does not cause the ozone layer depletion in atmosphere at tremendous rate ?

A. CO
B. SO2
C. NOx
D. CFC (chloro fluoro carbons)
Answer» B. SO2
246.

Exposure to SO2 containing chimney gases results in the

A. reduction in strength of leather & cloth.
B. acceleration of corrosion rates of metals.
C. increased drying & hardening time of paints.
D. all (a), (b)and(c).
Answer» E.
247.

Which of the following plants does not emit appreciable amount of SO2 in atmosphere ?

A. Thermal power plant
B. Petroleum refinery
C. Nitric acid plant
D. Sulphuric acid plant
Answer» D. Sulphuric acid plant
248.

A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sum does not reach the earth surface, because of the fact that, there is a layer of __________ high above earth's atmosphere, which absorbs it.

A. hydrogen
B. carbon dioxide
C. ozone
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
249.

Presence of a certain minimum quantity of flourine is desirable in potable water to prevent

A. dental cavities
B. scale formation
C. water-borne disease
D. corrosion
Answer» B. scale formation
250.

Which of the following is not a practical method of low level radioactive waste disposal ?

A. Dilution with inert material.
B. Discharging to atmosphere through tall stacks after dilution.
C. Disposing off in rivers & oceans.
D. Filling in steel crates and shooting it off out of earth's gravity.
Answer» E.