Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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151.

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
152.

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
153.

Which of the following is not a water borne disease?

A. Dysentery
B. Cholera
C. Typhoid
D. Malaria
Answer» E.
154.

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
155.

The method of analysis of distribution system in which the domestic supply is neglected and fire demand is considered is

A. Circle method
B. Equivalent pipe method
C. Electrical analysis method
D. Hardy cross method
Answer» B. Equivalent pipe method
156.

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)
157.

When there is no recirculation of sewage, then recirculation factor is

A. 0
B. 1
C. Infinity
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Infinity
158.

The main disadvantage of oxidation pond is that

A. Large area is required for construction
B. Maintenance and operation cost are high
C. BOD removal is very low
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Maintenance and operation cost are high
159.

Assertion A: Slow sand filters are more efficient in removal of bacteria than rapid sand filters.Reason R: The sand used in slow sand filters is finer than that in rapid sand filtersSelect your answer based on 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
160.

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
161.

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.
162.

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
163.

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
164.

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
165.

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.
166.

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
167.

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