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1.

The expression of the Chezy s formula is given by

A. v = c/rs
B. v = crs2
C. v = c (rs)1/2
D. v = c/ (rs)1/2
Answer» D. v = c/ (rs)1/2
2.

The recirculation ratio for the low rate trickling filter is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer» E.
3.

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
4.

Which of the following sewers is preferred for combined system of sewage ?

A. circular sewer
B. egg shaped sewer
C. rectangular sewer
D. none of the above
Answer» C. rectangular sewer
5.

Which of the following retards the self purification of stream ?

A. higher temperature
B. sunlight
C. satisfying oxygen demand
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
6.

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
7.

Which of the following is not a water borne disease ?

A. dysentery
B. cholera
C. typhoid
D. maleria
Answer» E.
8.

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
9.

Which of the following chemical compounds can be used for dechlorination of water ?

A. carbon dioxide
B. bleaching powder
C. sulphur dioxide
D. chloramines
Answer» D. chloramines
10.

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
11.

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
12.

Turbidity is measured on_______________?

A. standard silica scale
B. standard cobalt scale
C. standard platinum scale
D. platinum cobalt scale
Answer» B. standard cobalt scale
13.

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.
14.

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 hygenic problem
D. all of the above
Answer» C. creates hygenic problem
15.

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
16.

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
17.

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
18.

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
19.

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
20.

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

A. circular sewer
B. egg shaped sewer
C. horse-shoe type sewer
D. semi-elliptical sewer
Answer» C. horse-shoe type sewer
21.

The treatment of water with bleaching powder is known as________________?

A. prechlorination
B. super chlorination
C. dechlorination
D. hypochlorination
Answer» E.
22.

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)
23.

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
24.

The suitable method of forecasting popu¬lation 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
25.

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
26.

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
27.

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
28.

The specific gravity of sewage is_______________?

A. much greater than 1
B. slightly less than 1
C. equal to 1
D. slightly greater than 1
Answer» E.
29.

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
30.

The settling velocity of a particle in a sedimentation tank increases if_________________?

A. particle size is decreased
B. the surface area of tank is increased
C. the depth of tank is decreased
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
31.

The settling velocity of a particle in a sedimentation tank increases if______________?

A. particle size is decreased
B. the surface area of tank is increased
C. the depth of tank is decreased
D. none of the above
Answer» E.
32.

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
33.

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
34.

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
35.

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
36.

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
37.

The rate of BOD exerted at any time is_____________?

A. directly proportional to BOD satisfied
B. directly proportional to BOD remain-ing
C. inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
D. inversely proportional to BOD re-maining
Answer» C. inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
38.

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
39.

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 re-servoirs
D. increasing flow of sewage through imhoff tanks
Answer» C. increasing the capacity of storage re-servoirs
40.

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

A. prechlorination
B. post chlorination
C. super chlorination
D. break point chlorination
Answer» D. break point chlorination
41.

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.
42.

The polluted water is one which_______________?

A. contains pathogenic bacteria
B. consists of undesirable substances rendering it unfit for drinking and domestic use
C. is safe and suitable for drinking and domestic use
D. is contaminated
Answer» C. is safe and suitable for drinking and domestic use
43.

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. antisiphonage pipe
Answer» B. soil pipe
44.

The phenolic compounds in public water supply should not be more than_______________?

A. 0.1 ppm
B. 0.01 ppm
C. 0.001 ppm
D. 0.0001 ppm
Answer» D. 0.0001 ppm
45.

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
46.

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
47.

The per capital consumption of a locality is affected by_________________?_x005F_x000D_1) climatic conditions_x005F_x000D_2) quality of water_x005F_x000D_3) distribution pressure_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is?

A. only (1)
B. both (1) and (2)
C. both (1) and (3)
D. all (1), (2) and (3)
Answer» E.
48.

The pathogens can be killed by_______________?

A. nitrification
B. chlorination
C. oxidation
D. none of the above
Answer» C. oxidation
49.

The overflow rate for plain sedimentation tanks is about__________________?

A. 500 to 750 litres/hour/ m2
B. 1000 to 1250 litres/hour/ m2
C. 1250 to 1500 litres/hour/m2
D. 1500 to 2000 litres/hour/m2
Answer» B. 1000 to 1250 litres/hour/ m2
50.

The most commonly used sewer under culverts is_______________?

A. circular brick sewer
B. circular cast iron sewer
C. semi-elliptical sewer
D. horse-shoe type sewer
Answer» B. circular cast iron sewer