Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 9 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.

The taste produced by a microorganism, can be controlled by ____________

A. Potassium per-manganate
B. Potassium dichromate
C. Sodium chloride
D. Iodine
Answer» B. Potassium dichromate
2.

When small amounts of iron and manganese are present in water, they are removed by ____________

A. Aeration
B. Coagulation
C. Manganese zeolite
D. Filtration
Answer» D. Filtration
3.

For removal of manganese from water ________ mg of oxygen is required.

A. 0.14
B. 0.50
C. 0.29
D. 0.90
Answer» D. 0.90
4.

For removal of iron from water ________ mg of oxygen is required.

A. 0.14
B. 0.50
C. 1
D. 1.5
Answer» B. 0.50
5.

By aeration process, dissolved iron is oxidized into ____________

A. Ferrous oxide
B. Ferric oxide
C. Ferrous hydroxide
D. Ferric hydroxide
Answer» C. Ferrous hydroxide
6.

The brown tinge in the water is due to the presence of ____________

A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Iron
D. Manganese
Answer» E.
7.

The reddish tinge in the water is due to the presence of ____________

A. Zinc
B. Copper
C. Iron
D. Manganese
Answer» D. Manganese
8.

The presence of Sulfate iron in the water results in ____________

A. Odorless water
B. Acidity in water
C. Colorless water
D. Growth of crenothrix in water mains
Answer» C. Colorless water
9.

Iron and Manganese are generally present in water supplies as ____________

A. Suspension
B. Solution
C. Colloidal particles
D. Either suspension or solution
Answer» E.