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1.

Grit should be removed from sewage before

A. their disposal in dilution water
B. their lifting by means of pump etc.
C. settling of sewage in sedimentation tank
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
2.

The ideal method of disinfection of swimming pool water is by

A. chlorination
B. lime treatment
C. ozonisation
D. ultra-violet rays
Answer» D. ultra-violet rays
3.

The prsence of sodium chloride in water

A. causes bad taste
B. softens the water
C. increases hardness of water
D. stops epidemic
Answer» C. increases hardness of water
4.

The water carriage sewage system removes

A. domestic sewage
B. industrial sewage
C. storm sewage
D. all of these
Answer» E.
5.

A scour valve, in a water distribution system, is provided at

A. low points
B. high points
C. junction points
D. all of these
Answer» B. high points
6.

The open wells or dug wells are also known as

A. shallow wells
B. draw wells
C. percolation wells
D. all of these
Answer» E.
7.

The maximum permissible quantity of lead in water for domestic supplies is

A. 0.01 ppm
B. 0.05 ppm
C. 0.50 ppm
D. 1 ppm
Answer» C. 0.50 ppm
8.

In dry feeding type of coagulants, the dose of coagulant is controlled by

A. scrapers
B. worm wheel
C. paddles
D. none of these
Answer» C. paddles
9.

The percentage ratio of the oxygen available in sewage to the oxygen required to satisfy one stage of bio-chemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.) is termed as

A. chemical oxygen demand
B. oxygen consumed
C. relative stability
D. bio-oxygen demand
Answer» D. bio-oxygen demand
10.

The continuous flow of water may be expected from

A. surface springs
B. artesian springs
C. gravity springs
D. all of these
Answer» C. gravity springs
11.

The anti-siphonage pipe is not required in

A. one pipe system
B. two pipe system
C. single stack system
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
12.

The earth's water circulatory system is known as.

A. water cycle
B. hydrological cycle
C. precipitation cycle
D. all of these
Answer» C. precipitation cycle
13.

Colloidal impurities if associated with organic matter having bacterias becomes the chief source of

A. hardness
B. epidemic
C. alkalinity
D. bad taste
Answer» C. alkalinity
14.

Rpid sand filters are suitable for small towns and villages.

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
15.

The quantity of storm water (Q) in liter per second is given by Q = CA3/4. This formula is called

A. Fanning's formula
B. Ryve's formula
C. Dicken's formula
D. Inglis formula
Answer» D. Inglis formula
16.

The particle will settle down more rapidly in water at high temperatures than at lower temperatures.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
17.

Zeolite process is also known as

A. base exchange process
B. Cation exchange process
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
18.

The process of purifying water by passing it through a bed of fine granular material, is called

A. screening
B. filteration
C. coagulation
D. sedimentation
Answer» C. coagulation
19.

The commercial osmoscope is graduated with pO values from

A. 0 to 5
B. 5 to 10
C. 10 to 15
D. 15 to 20
Answer» B. 5 to 10
20.

The method in which different types of refuse are collected, carried and disposed off separately is called

A. conservancy method
B. dry method
C. water carriage method
D. either (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
21.

For a well planned city, we whall use the grid iron system for the distribution of pipes.

A. Right
B. Wrong
Answer» B. Wrong
22.

In one pipe system of plumbing,

A. only one pipe is provided
B. the main pipe is connected directly to the drainage system
C. all of the traps are fully ventilated and connected to the ventilation pipe
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
23.

The privy pit should be located at least

A. 3 m
B. 10 m
C. 30 m
D. 50 m
Answer» B. 10 m
24.

Suspended impurities include

A. algae
B. protozoa
C. fungi
D. all of these
Answer» E.
25.

A good trap should

A. not have self cleaning property
B. restrict the flow of water
C. provide an adequate water seal at all times
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
26.

Membrane filter technique is used for testing

A. E-coli
B. copper
C. pathogenic bacterias
D. none of these
Answer» B. copper
27.

Cess pool is not recommended by the health authorities.

A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree
28.

The sanitation system in which a small portion of storm water is allowed to enter in the sanitary sewage sewers and the remaining storm water flows in separate set of sewers, is known as

A. separate system
B. combined system
C. partially separate system
D. partially combined system
Answer» D. partially combined system
29.

The colour of water is expressed in numbers of a

A. silica scale
B. platinum cobalt scale
C. pO value
D. none of these
Answer» C. pO value
30.

For high and fluctuating heads

A. reciprocating
B. centrifugal
Answer» B. centrifugal
31.

Low turbidity of water can be determined by

A. turbidity tube
B. Jacksons turbidimeter
C. Baylis turbidimeter
D. Hellipe turbidimeter
Answer» D. Hellipe turbidimeter
32.

The amount of oxygen required for the biological decomposition of dissovled organic solids to occur under aerobic conditions is called bio-chemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.)

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
33.

In a rapid sand filter

A. raw water from the source is supplied
B. disinfected raw water is supplied
C. raw water passed through coagulation tank is supplied
D. any one of the above
Answer» D. any one of the above
34.

In order to prevent water to flow back in opposite direction, we shall use a

A. scour valve
B. air valve
C. gate valve
D. reflux valve
Answer» E.
35.

Which of the following is not a coagulating agent?

A. Ferric sulphate
B. Ferric chloride
C. Aluminium sulphate
D. Copper sulphate
Answer» E.
36.

A reflux valve is also known as

A. safety valve
B. scour valve
C. air valve
D. check valve
Answer» E.
37.

A sewer which receives sewage from the collection system and conducts it to a point of final disposal is called a

A. common sewer
B. trunk sewer
C. branch sewer
D. outfall sewer
Answer» E.
38.

In India, as per Indian standards, water consumption per capita per day for domestic purpose is

A. 85 litres
B. 100 litres
C. 115 litres
D. 135 litres
Answer» E.
39.

The storm sewers are essentially required to

A. avoid creation of unfavourable healthy conditions
B. improve the general appearance of the city
C. dispose off the first washings of early showers as quickly as possible
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
40.

The domestic use of water amounts to

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Answer» E.
41.

The bacterias which do not cause any disease are called pathogenic bacterias.

A. Right
B. Wrong
Answer» C.
42.

The under drainage system in slow sand filters

A. receives and collects the filtered water
B. allows back washing for cleaning the filter
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» B. allows back washing for cleaning the filter
43.

The maximum permissible temperature for domestic supply is

A. 5 to 10?C
B. 10 to 15?C
C. 15 to 20?C
D. 20 to 25?C
Answer» C. 15 to 20?C
44.

Bacteria which can survive with or without free oxygen is known as facultative bacteria.

A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect
45.

The minimum size of a fire hydrant is

A. 5 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 20 cm
Answer» D. 20 cm
46.

If the level of source of water is higher than that of the place of consumption, the system adopted for supplying water is

A. pumping system
B. gravitational system
C. combined pumping and gravity system
D. any one of these
Answer» C. combined pumping and gravity system
47.

The bio-chemical treatment of sewage effluent is a process of

A. oxidation
B. deoxidation
C. self purification
D. sedimentation
Answer» B. deoxidation
48.

A combined system will be favourable when

A. the sewers are to be laid in rocks
B. the finances are limited
C. the topography is flat necessitating deep excavation for combined sewers
D. the locality to be served has narrow streets
Answer» E.
49.

The pH value of water for public supplies is limited from

A. 2.5 to 6.5
B. 6.5 to 8
C. 8 to 10.5
D. 10.5 to 15
Answer» C. 8 to 10.5
50.

The water of a river has an important property called

A. turbidity
B. self purification
C. permeability
D. infiltration capacity
Answer» C. permeability