Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Science.

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1.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?

A. They are light weight
B. They have smooth internal surface
C. They are anti corrosive
D. They are soft and brittle.
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is known as Shut off valve?

A. Air relief valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Pressure relief valve
D. Altitude valve
Answer» C. Pressure relief valve
3.

Which of the following is known as washout valve?

A. Scour valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Reflux valve
D. Altitude valve
Answer» B. Sluice valve
4.

_________ valve allows water to flow in one direction only.

A. Air relief valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Reflux valve
D. Altitude valve
Answer» D. Altitude valve
5.

The spacing between the Sluice valves is ____________

A. 10m
B. 30m
C. 80m
D. 180m
Answer» E.
6.

In which of the following distribution system, the clean water flows entirely under gravity?

A. Gravity system
B. Pressure system
C. Combined gravity and pumping system
D. Pumping system
Answer» B. Pressure system
7.

The pressure in the distribution mains does not depend on ____________

A. Altitude to supply water
B. Fire fighting requirements
C. Availability of funds
D. Quality of water
Answer» E.
8.

The enlarged end of a cast iron pipe is called ________

A. Lead
B. Socket
C. Hemp
D. Spigot end
Answer» C. Hemp
9.

In which system of water supply, water is supplied only during fixed hours of the day?

A. Continuous supply
B. Fixed supply
C. Intermittent supply
D. Low supply
Answer» D. Low supply
10.

The efficiency of the pump at quarter load is ____________

A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 100%
Answer» B. 70%
11.

The velocity of water in the pipe is 1.8m/Sec. What is the diameter of pipe used?

A. 10cm
B. 15cm
C. 25cm
D. 40cm
Answer» E.
12.

The tensile strength of Asbestos cement pipes is _____

A. 200kg/cm²
B. 300kg/cm²
C. 400kg/cm²
D. 600kg/cm²
Answer» B. 300kg/cm²
13.

The valve which is preferred in elevated tanks and stand pipes is ____________

A. Altitude valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C. Reflux valve
D. Air relief valve
Answer» B. Pressure relief valve
14.

What is the quantity of lead required for a 15cm diameter cast iron pipe?

A. 5kg
B. 10kg
C. 15kg
D. 20kg
Answer» B. 10kg
15.

The installed capacity of the pump does not depend on which of the following?

A. The maximum rate of hourly demand
B. Balancing storage
C. Power of pump
D. Operation schedule
Answer» D. Operation schedule
16.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding cast iron pipes?

A. They are non corrosive
B. They are durable
C. They can be produced by centrifugal process
D. Their length varies from 80-100cm
Answer» E.
17.

There is a 8 storey residential building in Lucknow. What is the pressure in the distribution mains?

A. 2kg/cm²
B. 5kg/cm²
C. 7kg/cm²
D. 10kg/cm²
Answer» C. 7kg/cm²
18.

______ valves are used to remove sand and silt from the pipelines.

A. Air relief valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Scour valve
D. Altitude valve
Answer» D. Altitude valve
19.

The method of distribution of water is divided into how many types?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
20.

Which of the following is used to stop the water supplies when required?

A. Air relief valve
B. Sluice valve
C. Pressure relief valve
D. Altitude valve
Answer» C. Pressure relief valve
21.

The pressure in distribution mains in a residential building up to three storeys is ____________

A. 2kg/cm²
B. 5kg/cm²
C. 7kg/cm²
D. 10kg/cm²
Answer» B. 5kg/cm²
22.

In which system of water supply, water is available for 24 hours but uneconomically used?

A. Continuous supply
B. Fixed supply
C. Intermittent supply
D. Low supply
Answer» B. Fixed supply
23.

Which grade of concrete is used in Reinforced concrete pipes?

A. M10
B. M15
C. M20
D. M25
Answer» E.
24.

The hourly demand rate is constant throughout the day.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
25.

Which of the following joint is called run lead joint?

A. Tyton joint
B. Coupled joint
C. Spigot and socket joint
D. Flanged joint
Answer» D. Flanged joint
26.

According the mass curve method, the storage capacity is defined as ____________

A. Maximum excess of supply / Maximum excess of demand
B. Maximum excess of supply * Maximum excess of demand
C. Maximum excess of supply – Maximum excess of demand
D. Maximum excess of supply + Maximum excess of demand
Answer» E.
27.

Which of the following is the advantage of cast iron pipes?

A. They are subjected to tuberculation in certain water
B. They are fragile
C. They are heavier
D. They are resistant to corrosion.
Answer» E.
28.

The Gate valves are made of _______ with brass mountings.

A. Cement concrete
B. Reinforced concrete
C. Cast iron
D. Galvanized iron
Answer» D. Galvanized iron
29.

Which of the following is correct regarding Cement concrete pipes?

A. They are corrosive
B. The maintenance cost is high
C. Unreinforced pipes are liable to tensile crack
D. It is easy to repair them
Answer» D. It is easy to repair them
30.

_______ causes hoop tension in pipe shell.

A. Internal water pressure
B. External water pressure
C. Water hammer
D. Longitudinal stress
Answer» B. External water pressure
31.

Mcwane pipes are ___ stronger in tension than Pit cast pipes.

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 100%
Answer» E.
32.

The water supply pipes are buried underground. The load on the buried pipe due to earth filling is given by ____________

A. W = C*Y*B
B. W = C*Y/B
C. W = C*Y*B²
D. W = C*Y²*B
Answer» D. W = C*Y²*B
33.

Pipe corrosion can be minimized by ____________

A. Removal of copper sulfate
B. Addition of calcium carbonate
C. Addition of carbon dioxide
D. Removal of dissolved oxygen
Answer» E.
34.

Which of the following is not included in the friction head?

A. Head Loss in entire length of piping
B. Total static head
C. Head Loss in bend tees
D. Head Loss in valves
Answer» C. Head Loss in bend tees
35.

When the pumps are in series operation?

A. H = H₁ + H₂
B. 1/H = 1/H₁ +1/ H₂
C. Q = Q₁ + Q₂
D. 1/Q = 1/Q₁ + 1/Q₂
Answer» B. 1/H = 1/H₁ +1/ H₂
36.

The efficiency of the pump at half load is ____________

A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 100%
Answer» C. 80%
37.

The reciprocating pump has a ______ flow.

A. Pulsating
B. Uniform
C. Continuous
D. Constant
Answer» B. Uniform
38.

Which of the following type of pump is based on the number of entrances to the impeller?

A. Single stage pump
B. Single suction pump
C. Mixed flow pump
D. Horizontal pump
Answer» C. Mixed flow pump
39.

Radial flow pump is a pump classified on the basis of _____________

A. Direction of flow
B. Number of impellers
C. Number of entrances to the impeller
D. On the basis of shaft
Answer» B. Number of impellers
40.

When the specific speed of the pump is <2600, the type of pump is _____________

A. Reciprocating pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Mixed flow pump
D. Axial flow pump
Answer» C. Mixed flow pump
41.

The specific speed of a pump is given by _____________

A. NQ½ / H²
B. NQ½ / H¾
C. NQ / H¾
D. NQ½ / H¼
Answer» C. NQ / H¾
42.

The maximum number of impellers in a centrifugal well pump is _____________

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» B. 30
43.

How many types of hand pumps are used?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
44.

_______ is provided at the entrance of suction pipe during centrifugal pump installation.

A. Delivery pipe
B. Foot valve
C. Strainer
D. Check valve
Answer» D. Check valve
45.

Which part of centrifugal well pumps act as a self priming device?

A. Delivery pipe
B. Foot valve
C. Strainer
D. Check valve
Answer» D. Check valve
46.

The diameter of turbine used in centrifugal well pump is _____________

A. 50cm
B. 64cm
C. 15cm
D. 100cm
Answer» D. 100cm
47.

Which of the following pump is classified based on the type of service?

A. Displacement pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Deep well pump
D. Electric driven pump
Answer» D. Electric driven pump
48.

Displacement pump is classified on the basis of _____________

A. Mechanical operation of principle
B. Type of power
C. Type of service
D. Efficiency
Answer» B. Type of power
49.

A booster pump is based on _____________

A. Mechanical operation of principle
B. Type of power
C. Type of service
D. Efficiency
Answer» D. Efficiency
50.

When the pumps are in parallel operation?

A. H = H₁ + H₂
B. 1/H = 1/H₁ +1/ H₂
C. Q = Q₁ + Q₂
D. 1/Q = 1/Q₁ + 1/Q₂
Answer» D. 1/Q = 1/Q₁ + 1/Q₂