Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 19 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.

Which of the following statement is wrong regarding turbidity?

A. It is an extent to which light is absorbed by particles in the water
B. It is expressed in ppm
C. It depends on the fineness of particle present in the water
D. Turbidity rod is a laboratory method to measure turbidity
Answer» E.
2.

The range of temperature of water that is required to do the temperature test is __________

A. 10-250C
B. 0-250C
C. 10-300C
D. 20-300C
Answer» B. 0-250C
3.

One JTU is equivalent to turbidity produced by __________

A. 1mg of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
B. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
C. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1ml of distilled water
D. 1mg of fine silica dissolved in 1ml of distilled water
Answer» B. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
4.

The range for threshold odour number is __________

A. 0-3
B. 1-5
C. 1-3
D. 0-5
Answer» D. 0-5
5.

The maximum permissible limit for suspended solids is ____________

A. 10 mg/l
B. 20 mg/l
C. 30 mg/l
D. 40 mg/l
Answer» D. 40 mg/l
6.

ONE_JTU_IS_EQUIVALENT_TO_TURBIDITY_PRODUCED_BY?$

A. 1mg of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
B. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
C. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1ml of distilled water
D. 1mg of fine silica dissolved in 1ml of distilled water
Answer» B. 1g of fine silica dissolved in 1L of distilled water
7.

The range of temperature of water that is required to do the temperature test is__ 0C.$

A. 10-25
B. 0-25
C. 10-30
D. 20-30
Answer» B. 0-25
8.

If_the_PO_value_is_6,_what_does_it_imply?$

A. No perceptible odour
B. Very faint odour
C. Very distinct odour
D. Extremely strong odour
Answer» E.
9.

When depth of insertion of turbidity rod increases, the reading in the turbidity rod ___

A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. First decrease, then increase
D. Remains constant
Answer» B. Increases
10.

What is the full form of NTU in context with turbidity?

A. Number of transfer unit
B. Neurological turbidity unit
C. Nephelometric turbidity unit
D. Network terminal unit
Answer» D. Network terminal unit
11.

The permissible limit of turbidity of domestic water is ____ ppm.

A. 5-10
B. 1-5
C. 10-50
D. 10-30
Answer» B. 1-5
12.

Which_of_the_following_statement_is_wrong_regarding_turbidity?

A. It is an extent to which light is absorbed by particles in the water
B. It is expressed in ppm
C. It depends on the fineness of particle present in the water
D. Turbidity rod is a laboratory method to measure turbidity
Answer» E.
13.

The range for threshold odour number is

A. 0-3
B. 1-5
C. 1-3
D. 0-5
Answer» D. 0-5
14.

1 TCU (True Color Unit) is equivalent to _____

A. The color produced by 1 g of platinum cobalt
B. The color produced by 1 mg of platinum cobalt
C. The color produced by 1 mg of platinum cobalt in 1L of distilled water
D. The color produced by 1 mg of platinum cobalt in 1mL of distilled water
Answer» D. The color produced by 1 mg of platinum cobalt in 1mL of distilled water
15.

Which method is used to measure the color of water?

A. Gravimetric analysis
B. Chromatography
C. Tintometer method
D. Hydrometer analysis
Answer» D. Hydrometer analysis
16.

Identify the correct relation between the following?

A. Dissolved solid = Total solid + Suspended solid
B. Dissolved solid = Total solid – Suspended solid
C. Total solid = Dissolved solid / Suspended solid
D. Dissolved solid = Suspended solid – Total solid
Answer» C. Total solid = Dissolved solid / Suspended solid
17.

The maximum permissible limit for suspended solids is ___

A. 10 mg/l
B. 20 mg/l
C. 30 mg/l
D. 40 mg/l
Answer» D. 40 mg/l
18.

Suspended solids are measured by which of the following?

A. Turbidity rod
B. Gravimetric test
C. Chromatography
D. Jackson’s turbidity meter
Answer» C. Chromatography
19.

The size of suspended solids lies in the range of ________

A. 10<sup>-3</sup> – 10<sup>-6</sup> mm
B. 10<sup>3</sup> – 10<sup>6</sup> mm
C. 10<sup>-1</sup> – 10<sup>-3</sup> mm
D. 10<sup>1</sup> – 10<sup>3</sup> mm
Answer» D. 10<sup>1</sup> ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 10<sup>3</sup> mm