Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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1.

Assertion A: The consumption of water increases with increase in the distribution pressure.Reason R: Higher distribution pressure causes more loss and waste of waterSelect your answer according to the coding system given below%!

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
2.

The suitable layout of a distribution system for irregularly growing town is%!

A. Dead end system
B. Grid iron system
C. Radial system
D. Ring system
Answer» B. Grid iron system
3.

The commonly used material for water supply pipes, which has the properties of being strong, not easily corroded and long life but is heavy and brittle, is%!

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Copper
D. Reinforced cement concrete
Answer» C. Copper
4.

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
5.

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
6.

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
7.

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
8.

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.
9.

The pathogens can be killed by%!

A. Nitrification
B. Chlorination
C. Oxidation
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Oxidation
10.

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
11.

Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by%!

A. Septic conditions
B. Dissolved oxygen
C. Chlorine
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Dissolved oxygen
12.

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.
13.

Most of the bacteria in sewage are%!

A. Parasitic
B. Saprophytic
C. Pathogenic
D. Anaerobic
Answer» C. Pathogenic
14.

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
15.

Sewerage system is designed for%!

A. Maximum flow only
B. Minimum flow only
C. Average flow only
D. Maximum and minimum flow
Answer» E.
16.

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
17.

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
18.

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¬¨‚àûC - 5 day
19.

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
20.

*/*_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
21.

*/*_Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by?

A. Septic conditions
B. Dissolved oxygen
C. Chlorine
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Dissolved oxygen
22.

*/*_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
23.

*/*_The pathogens can be killed by?

A. Nitrification
B. Chlorination
C. Oxidation
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Oxidation
24.

*/*_In a BOD test, 1.0 ml of raw sewage was diluted to 100 ml and the dissolved oxygen concentration of diluted sample at the beginning was 6 ppm and it was 4 ppm at the end of 5 day incubation at 20°C. The BOD of raw sewage will be?

A. 100 ppm
B. 200 ppm
C. 300 ppm
D. 400 ppm
Answer» C. 300 ppm
25.

*/*_Cleaning is done by (i) Scraping and removal in filters slow sand (ii) Back washing in slow sand filters (iii) Scraping and removal in filters rapid sand (iv) Back washing in rapid sand filtersThe correct answer is?

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer» D. (ii) and (iv)
26.

*/*_In facultative stabilization pond, the sewage is treated by?

A. Aerobic bacteria only
B. Algae only
C. Dual action of aerobic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria
D. Sedimentation
Answer» D. Sedimentation
27.

*/*_Sewerage system is usually designed for?

A. 10 years
B. 25 years
C. 50 years
D. 75 years
Answer» C. 50 years
28.

*/*_A sewer that receives the discharge of a number of house sewers is called?

A. House sewer
B. Lateral sewer
C. Intercepting sewer
D. Sub-main sewer
Answer» C. Intercepting sewer
29.

*/*_Laying of sewers is usually done with the help of?

A. A Theodolite
B. A compass
C. Sight rails and boning rods
D. A plane table
Answer» D. A plane table
30.

*/*_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
31.

*/*_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
32.

*/*_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.
33.

*/*_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
34.

*/*_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
35.

*/*_The water carriage system of collection of waste product?

A. Is cheaper in initial cost than dry conservancy system
B. Requires treatment before disposal
C. Creates hygienic problem
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Creates hygienic problem
36.

*/*_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
37.

*/*_The layout of distribution system in which water flows towards the outer periphery is?

A. Ring system
B. Dead end system
C. Radial system
D. Grid iron system
Answer» D. Grid iron system
38.

*/*_The maximum discharge of a tube well is about?

A. 5 liters/sec
B. 50 liters/sec
C. 500 liters/sec
D. 1000 liters/sec
Answer» C. 500 liters/sec
39.

*/*_The chemical most commonly used to increase speed of sedimentation of sewage is?

A. Sulphuric acid
B. Copper sulphate
C. Lime
D. Sodium permanganate
Answer» D. Sodium permanganate
40.

*/*_The major disadvantage of lime soda process of water softening is that?

A. It is unsuitable for turbid and acidic water
B. Huge amount of precipitate is formed which creates a disposal problem
C. The effluent cannot be reduced to zero hardness
D. It is unsuitable for softening the water of excessive hardness
Answer» C. The effluent cannot be reduced to zero hardness
41.

*/*_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
42.

*/*_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
43.

*/*_Sewerage system is designed for?

A. Maximum flow only
B. Minimum flow only
C. Average flow only
D. Maximum and minimum flow
Answer» E.
44.

*/*_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¬¨‚àûC - 5 day
45.

*/*_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
46.

*/*_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.
47.

*/*_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
48.

*/*_Most of the bacteria in sewage are?

A. Parasitic
B. Saprophytic
C. Pathogenic
D. Anaerobic
Answer» C. Pathogenic
49.

*/*_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)
50.

*/*_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