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This section includes 238 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
201. |
Most suitable section of sewer in separate sewage system is |
A. | ectangular section |
B. | ircular section |
C. | tandard form of egg shaped sewer |
D. | odified egg shaped section |
Answer» C. tandard form of egg shaped sewer | |
202. |
An egg shaped section of sewer |
A. | s economical than circular section |
B. | rovides self cleansing velocity at low discharges |
C. | s more stable than circular section |
D. | s easy to construct |
Answer» C. s more stable than circular section | |
203. |
The water carriage system of collection of waste product |
A. | s cheaper in initial cost than dry conservancy system |
B. | equires treatment before disposal |
C. | reates hygienic problem |
D. | ll of the above |
Answer» C. reates hygienic problem | |
204. |
The phenolic compounds in public water supply should not be more than |
A. | .1 ppm |
B. | .01 ppm |
C. | .001 ppm |
D. | .0001 ppm |
Answer» D. .0001 ppm | |
205. |
The means of access for inspection and cleaning of sewer line is known as |
A. | nlet |
B. | anhole |
C. | rop manhole |
D. | atch basin |
Answer» C. rop manhole | |
206. |
Double filtration is used |
A. | o increase the filtration slow sand filters capacity of |
B. | o increase the filtration rapid sand filters capacity of |
C. | or isolated buildings like pools, hotels etc swimming |
D. | ll of the above |
Answer» B. o increase the filtration rapid sand filters capacity of | |
207. |
Septic tank is a(i) Settling tank(ii) Digestion tank(iii) Aeration tank |
A. | nly (i) |
B. | i) and (ii) |
C. | i) and (iii) |
D. | nly (iii) |
Answer» C. i) and (iii) | |
208. |
The self cleansing velocity for all sewers in India is usually |
A. | ess than 1.0 m/sec |
B. | .0 m/sec to 1.2 m/sec |
C. | .5 m/sec to 2.0 m/sec |
D. | .0 m/sec to 3.5 m/sec |
Answer» C. .5 m/sec to 2.0 m/sec | |
209. |
The working conditions in imhoff tanks are |
A. | erobic only |
B. | naerobic only |
C. | erobic in lower compartment and anaerobic in upper compartment |
D. | naerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment |
Answer» E. | |
210. |
The rate of filtration in slow sand filters in million litres per day per hectare is about |
A. | 0 to 60 |
B. | 00 to 150 |
C. | 00 to 600 |
D. | 400 to 1500 |
Answer» B. 00 to 150 | |
211. |
Select the correct relationship between porosity (N), specific yield (y) and specific retention (R) |
A. | = y + R |
B. | = N + R |
C. | = N + y |
D. | > (N + y) |
Answer» B. = N + R | |
212. |
A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of traps is called |
A. | ent pipe |
B. | nti-siphonage pipe |
C. | aste pipe |
D. | oil pipe |
Answer» C. aste pipe | |
213. |
The rate of Alteration of pressure filters is |
A. | ess than that of slow sand filters |
B. | n between the filtration rate of slow sand filters and rapid sand filters |
C. | reater than that of rapid sand filters |
D. | qual to that of slow sand filters |
Answer» D. qual to that of slow sand filters | |
214. |
The type of sewer which is suitable for both combined and separate system is |
A. | ircular sewer |
B. | gg shaped sewer |
C. | orseshoe type sewer |
D. | emi-elliptical sewer |
Answer» C. orseshoe type sewer | |
215. |
Percentage of bacterial load that can be removed from water by the process of plain sedimentation is about |
A. | 0 to 25 |
B. | 0 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 00 |
Answer» D. 00 | |
216. |
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. | nly (i) |
B. | oth (i) and (ii) |
C. | oth (i) and (iii) |
D. | ll (i), (ii) and (iii) |
Answer» E. | |
217. |
If the time of concentration is 9 minutes, then the intensity of rainfall according to British Ministry of Health formula will be |
A. | mm/hr |
B. | 0 mm/hr |
C. | 0 mm/hr |
D. | 0 mm/hr |
Answer» E. | |
218. |
Dissolved oxygen in streams is |
A. | aximum at noon |
B. | inimum at noon |
C. | aximum at midnight |
D. | ame throughout the day |
Answer» B. inimum at noon | |
219. |
For a country like India, where rainfall is mainly confined to one season, the suitable sewerage system will be |
A. | eparate system |
B. | ombined system |
C. | artially combined system |
D. | artially separate system |
Answer» B. ombined system | |
220. |
The dissolved oxygen level in natural unpolluted waters at normal temperature is found to be of the order of |
A. | mg/liter |
B. | 0 mg/liter |
C. | 00 mg/liter |
D. | 000 mg/liter |
Answer» C. 00 mg/liter | |
221. |
The minimum dissolved oxygen which should always be present in water in order to save the aquatic life is |
A. | ppm |
B. | ppm |
C. | 0 ppm |
D. | 0 ppm |
Answer» C. 0 ppm | |
222. |
Facultative bacteria are able to work in |
A. | resence of oxygen only |
B. | bsence of oxygen only |
C. | resence as well as in absence of oxygen |
D. | resence of water |
Answer» D. resence of water | |
223. |
The pathogens can be killed by |
A. | itrification |
B. | hlorination |
C. | xidation |
D. | one of the above |
Answer» C. xidation | |
224. |
For satisfactory working of a sludge digestion unit, the pH range of digested sludge should be maintained as |
A. | .5 to 6.0 |
B. | .5 to 8.0 |
C. | .5 to 10.0 |
D. | 0.5 to 12.0 |
Answer» C. .5 to 10.0 | |
225. |
Sewage treatment units are designed for |
A. | aximum flow only |
B. | inimum flow only |
C. | verage flow only |
D. | aximum and minimum flow |
Answer» D. aximum and minimum flow | |
226. |
__________IS_THE_SIMPLEST_EQUIPMENT_USED_FOR_COLLECTION_OF_SOLID_PARTICULATES.?$ |
A. | Inertial separators |
B. | Filters |
C. | Settling chamber |
D. | Cyclones |
Answer» D. Cyclones | |
227. |
_________ is a raw material sent to and processed in a waste recycling plant.$ |
A. | Recyclant |
B. | Nodules |
C. | Particulars |
D. | Recyclate |
Answer» E. | |
228. |
Pollution_cases_can_be_classified_into___________types.$ |
A. | 4 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 6 |
Answer» C. 5 | |
229. |
Failures within hydrosphere in oxygen cycle can result in the development of: |
A. | Hyperoxic zones |
B. | Hypoxic zones |
C. | Hydrolic zones |
D. | Hydroxic zones |
Answer» C. Hydrolic zones | |
230. |
What_are_the_main_constituents_of_the_environmental_cycles? |
A. | Water cycle and food cycle |
B. | Water cycle and nutrient cycle |
C. | Nutrient cycle |
D. | Water cycle and air cycle |
Answer» C. Nutrient cycle | |
231. |
Which of the below leads to disturbance of nitrogen fixation in the soil? |
A. | Urban waste |
B. | Fertilizers |
C. | Pesticides |
D. | Industrial effluents |
Answer» C. Pesticides | |
232. |
When some chemical is mixed with water, _________ is formed. |
A. | Solution |
B. | Floc |
C. | Bubbles |
D. | Foam |
Answer» C. Bubbles | |
233. |
Hydrogen Peroxide is generated from: |
A. | Photochemical smog products |
B. | Explosive manufacturing industry |
C. | Automobile exhausts |
D. | Thermal power plants |
Answer» B. Explosive manufacturing industry | |
234. |
In the method of trenching, the size of the trench may be: |
A. | 12 x 5 x 2m |
B. | 15 x 5 x 3m |
C. | 12 x 3 x 2m |
D. | 15 x 5 x 5m |
Answer» D. 15 x 5 x 5m | |
235. |
Refuse may be of _________ types. |
A. | 2 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» B. 3 | |
236. |
To test turbidity of polluted water in the field, _________ is used. |
A. | Baylis Turbidimeter |
B. | Jackson Turbidimeter |
C. | Turbidity tube |
D. | Turbidity rod |
Answer» E. | |
237. |
The presence of gas in water is indicated by: |
A. | Fizzing sound |
B. | Foam |
C. | Bubbles |
D. | Colour change |
Answer» C. Bubbles | |
238. |
The living environment, the biosphere consists of __________ components. |
A. | 2 |
B. | 4 |
C. | 1 |
D. | 3 |
Answer» E. | |