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101.

If the sewage contains grease and fatty oils, these are removed in_________________?

A. grit chambers
B. detritus tanks
C. skimming tanks
D. sedimentation tanks
Answer» D. sedimentation tanks
102.

If the coliform bacteria is present in a sample of water, then the coliform test to be conducted is_____________?_x005F_x000D_1) presumptive coliform test_x005F_x000D_2) confirmed coliform test_x005F_x000D_3) completed coliform test_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.
103.

If the average daily consumption of a city is 100,000 m3, the maximum daily con¬sumption on peak hourly demand will be_______________?

A. 100000m3
B. 150000m3
C. 180000m3
D. 270000 m3
Answer» E.
104.

If Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD. of a town is 20000 kg/day and BOD per capita per day is 0.05 kg, then population equivalent of town is_________________?

A. 1000
B. 4000
C. 100000
D. 400000
Answer» E.
105.

Hardy cross method of analysis of distribution system________________?_x005F_x000D_1) involves successive trials_x005F_x000D_2) takes economic aspects into account_x005F_x000D_3) is time consuming_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is?

A. only (1)
B. (1)and(2)
C. (1) and (3)
D. all are correct
Answer» D. all are correct
106.

Ground water is usually free from________________?

A. suspended impurities
B. dissolved impurities
C. both suspended and dissolved impuri¬ties
D. none of the above
Answer» B. dissolved impurities
107.

Generally the detention period for grit chambers is kept as_______________?

A. 1 minute
B. 5 minutes
C. 2-4 hours
D. 12 hours
Answer» B. 5 minutes
108.

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
109.

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
110.

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
111.

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
112.

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
113.

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
114.

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
115.

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
116.

Disinfection of water results in______________?

A. removal of turbidity
B. removal of hardness
C. killing of disease bacteria
D. complete sterilisation
Answer» D. complete sterilisation
117.

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
118.

Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by______________?

A. septic conditions
B. dissolved oxygen
C. chlorine
D. nitrogen
Answer» B. dissolved oxygen
119.

Composting and lagooning are the methods of_______________?

A. sludge digestion
B. sludge disposal
C. sedimentation
D. filtration
Answer» C. sedimentation
120.

Cleaning is done by________________?_x005F_x000D_1) scraping and removal in filters slow sand_x005F_x000D_2) back washing in slow sand filters_x005F_x000D_3) scraping and removal in filters rapid sand_x005F_x000D_4) back washing in rapid sand filters_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is

A. (1) and (2)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (1) and (4)
D. (2) and (4)
Answer» D. (2) and (4)
121.

Chlorine demand of water is equal to________________?

A. applied chlorine
B. residual chlorine
C. sum of applied and residual chlorine
D. difference of applied and residual chlorine
Answer» E.
122.

Average rate of water consumption perhead per day as per Indian Standard is______________?

A. 100 litres
B. 135 litres
C. 165 litres
D. 200 litres
Answer» C. 165 litres
123.

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 filters. Select your answer based on the coding system given below?

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are 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 are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
124.

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

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are 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 are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
125.

As compared to rapid sand filters, slow sand filters give______________?_x005F_x000D_1) slower filtration rate_x005F_x000D_2) higher filtration rate_x005F_x000D_3) lesser efficiency in removal of bacteria_x005F_x000D_4) higher efficiency in removal of bacteria_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is?

A. (1) and (2)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (1) and (4)
D. (2) and (4)
Answer» D. (2) and (4)
126.

As compared to shallow-wells, deep wells have______________?

A. more depth
B. less depth
C. more discharge
D. less discharge
Answer» D. less discharge
127.

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
128.

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
129.

As compared to cast iron pipes, steel pipes are______________?

A. heavier
B. stronger
C. costlier
D. less susceptible to corrosion
Answer» C. costlier
130.

An egg shaped section of sewer________________?

A. is economical than circular section
B. provides self cleansing velocity at low discharges
C. is more stable than circular section
D. is easy to construct
Answer» C. is more stable than circular section
131.

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
132.

Alkalinity in water is expressed as milli-grams per litre in terms of equivalent_______________?

A. calcium carbonate
B. magnesium carbonate
C. sodium carbonate
D. calcium hydroxide
Answer» B. magnesium carbonate
133.

Air binding phenomena in rapid sand filters occur due to_________________?

A. excessive negative head
B. mud ball formation
C. higher turbidity in the effluent
D. low temperature
Answer» B. mud ball formation
134.

Activated carbon is used for_____________?

A. disinfection
B. removing hardness
C. removing odours
D. removing corrosiveness
Answer» D. removing corrosiveness
135.

A sewer that receives the discharge of a number of house sewers is called________________?

A. house sewer
B. lateral sewer
C. intercepting sewer
D. submain sewer
Answer» C. intercepting sewer
136.

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

A. vent pipe
B. antisiphonage pipe
C. waste pipe
D. soil pipe
Answer» C. waste pipe
137.

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. submain sewer
Answer» B. lateral sewer
138.

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. oth A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. oth A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. is true but R is false
D. is false but R is true
Answer» B. oth A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A
139.

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

A. ead end system
B. rid iron system
C. adial system
D. ing system
Answer» B. rid iron system
140.

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. teel
B. ast iron
C. opper
D. einforced cement concrete
Answer» C. opper
141.

Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by

A. eptic conditions
B. issolved oxygen
C. hlorine
D. itrogen
Answer» B. issolved oxygen
142.

Chlorine demand of water is equal to

A. pplied chlorine
B. esidual chlorine
C. um of applied and residual chlorine
D. ifference of applied and residual chlorine
Answer» E.
143.

The effective size of sand particles used in slow sand filters is

A. .25 to 0.35 mm
B. .35 to 0.60 mm
C. .60 to 1.00 mm
D. .00 to 1.80 mm
Answer» B. .35 to 0.60 mm
144.

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. nly (i)
B. oth (i) and (ii)
C. oth (i) and (iii)
D. nly (iii)
Answer» E.
145.

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

A. maller
B. arger
C. ame
D. one of the above
Answer» B. arger
146.

The treatment of water with bleaching powder is known as

A. re-chlorination
B. uper chlorination
C. e-chlorination
D. ypo-chlorination
Answer» E.
147.

Composting and lagooning are the methods of

A. ludge digestion
B. ludge disposal
C. edimentation
D. iltration
Answer» C. edimentation
148.

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

A. to 4
B. to 6
C. to 8
D. to 10
Answer» D. to 10
149.

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

A. aste pipe
B. oil pipe
C. ent pipe
D. nti-siphonage pipe
Answer» B. oil pipe
150.

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

A. rid iron system
B. ead end system
C. ing system
D. adial system
Answer» B. ead end system