Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Negative projecting condition is a type of ______ condition.

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» E.
2.

_______ condition exists when the sewer is laid at a depth between 9m to 12m.

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» D. Embankment
3.

The expression for the temperature stress is given by __________

A. EPαt
B. EPαt/2
C. 2EPαt
D. EP/αt
Answer» B. EPαt/2
4.

In order to reduce temperature stress ______________ joints are provided.

A. Contraction
B. Expansion
C. Bell and spigot
D. Collar
Answer» C. Bell and spigot
5.

The magnitude of hoop stress on sewer is given __________

A. PD/2t
B. PD/t
C. 2PD/t
D. PD/2
Answer» B. PD/t
6.

NEGATIVE_PROJECTING_CONDITION_IS_A_TYPE_OF________CONDITION.?$

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» E.
7.

_______ condition exist when the sewer is laid at a depth between 9m to 12m?

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» D. Embankment
8.

How many types of underground sewer are there on the basis of construction conditions?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
9.

Which of the following order is correct regarding coefficient of cohesion?

A. Hard clay < Dense sand > Medium clay > Soft clay
B. Hard clay > Dense sand > Medium clay > Soft clay
C. Medium clay > Dense sand > Hard clay > Soft clay
D. Dense sand > Medium clay > Hard clay > Soft clay
Answer» C. Medium clay > Dense sand > Hard clay > Soft clay
10.

The type of soil is loose dry sand. What is the coefficient of cohesion of the soil?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 500
D. 0
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following has the minimum unit weight?

A. Dry sand
B. Wet sand
C. Damp clay
D. Ordinary sand
Answer» B. Wet sand
12.

The type of backfill is saturated clay. What is its unit weight?

A. 1040kg/m<sup>3</sup>
B. 2080kg/m<sup>3</sup>
C. 2000kg/m<sup>3</sup>
D. 1500kg/m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» C. 2000kg/m<sup>3</sup>
13.

The expression for the temperature stress is given by

A. E<sub>P</sub>αt
B. E<sub>P</sub>αt/2
C. 2E<sub>P</sub>αt
D. E<sub>P</sub>/αt
Answer» B. E<sub>P</sub>‚âà√≠¬¨¬±t/2
14.

In order to reduce temperature stress, _____ joints are provided.

A. Contraction
B. Expansion
C. Bell and spigot
D. Collar
Answer» C. Bell and spigot
15.

The magnitude of hoop stress on sewer is given

A. PD/2t
B. PD/t
C. 2PD/t
D. PD/2
Answer» B. PD/t