Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 12 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.

Consider the following statement regarding Reciprocating pump.i. High initial costii. Requires a small spaceiii. Less power requiredWhich of the following is/are incorrect statements?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. 2, 3
Answer» E.
2.

The number of valves required in rotary pump is _____________

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
3.

The maximum efficiency of a reciprocating pump is _____________a) 50%b) 60%c) 85%d) 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?

A. 50%b) 60%c) 85%d) 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?a) Single acting reciprocating pump
B. 60%c) 85%d) 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?a) Single acting reciprocating pumpb) Double acting reciprocating pump
C. 85%d) 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?a) Single acting reciprocating pumpb) Double acting reciprocating pumpc) Single cylinder pump
D. 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?a) Single acting reciprocating pumpb) Double acting reciprocating pumpc) Single cylinder pumpd) Booster pumpView Answer
Answer» D. 100% 4.In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?a) Single acting reciprocating pumpb) Double acting reciprocating pumpc) Single cylinder pumpd) Booster pumpView Answer
4.

The speed at which the reciprocating pump runs (in m/min) is _____________

A. 28
B. 90
C. 100
D. 120
Answer» B. 90
5.

The number of valves required in rotary pump i?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
6.

Quintuplex pump has a crank of ____

A. 60<sup>o</sup>
B. 72<sup>o</sup>
C. 120<sup>o</sup>
D. 1800<sup>o</sup>
Answer» C. 120<sup>o</sup>
7.

Which type of reciprocating pump has a 1200 crank?

A. Single cylinder pump
B. Double cylinder pump
C. Triple cylinder pump
D. Duplex double action pump
Answer» D. Duplex double action pump
8.

Based on the number of cylinders, the reciprocating pump is divided into ____ types.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» E.
9.

In which type of pump, the liquid is in contact with both sides of the plunger?

A. Single acting reciprocating pump
B. Double acting reciprocating pump
C. Single cylinder pump
D. Booster pump
Answer» C. Single cylinder pump
10.

The maximum efficiency of a reciprocating pump is

A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 85%
D. 100%
Answer» D. 100%
11.

The speed at which the reciprocating pump runs (in m/min) is

A. 28
B. 90
C. 100
D. 120
Answer» B. 90
12.

The reciprocating pump has a ______ flow.

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