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1.

In which of the following, the self cleansing velocity is maximum?

A. Angular stones
B. Fine sand
C. Fine clay
D. Fine gravel
Answer» B. Fine sand
2.

Which of the following is situated above the working chamber in a deep manhole?

A. Main sewer
B. Access shaft
C. Branch sewer
D. Channel
Answer» C. Branch sewer
3.

The manhole in which inclined pipe for transfer of sewage from branch to main sewer is __________

A. Deep manhole
B. Ramp
C. Drop manhole
D. Normal manhole
Answer» C. Drop manhole
4.

_______ is the velocity at which the solid matter in sewage remained in suspended form.

A. Settling velocity
B. Self cleansing velocity
C. Mean velocity
D. Non Scouring velocity
Answer» C. Mean velocity
5.

Which of the following pump is used for the removal of grit?

A. Centrifugal pump
B. Pneumatic ejector
C. Rotary screw pump
D. Air lift pump
Answer» D. Air lift pump
6.

_________ flow persists for various time duration.

A. Minimum sewage
B. Maximum sewage
C. Sustained
D. Average sewage
Answer» D. Average sewage
7.

The wet weather flow is also known by ______

A. Minimum sewage flow
B. Maximum sewage flow
C. Storm water flow
D. Average rate of flow
Answer» D. Average rate of flow
8.

The peaking factor is directly proportional to the population of the city.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
9.

Which of the following is most effective in preventing the overloading of treatment plants?

A. Street inlets
B. Overflow weir
C. Siphon valley
D. Leap weir
Answer» C. Siphon valley
10.

The ratio of cement mortar used in Bell and spigot joint is?

A. 1:1
B. 1:6
C. 2:1
D. 1:3
Answer» B. 1:6
11.

The radius of invert of the standard section of Egg shaped sewer is ____ of the new shaped section.

A. Twice
B. Thrice
C. Half
D. Equivalent
Answer» B. Thrice
12.

The population of the city is 30,000. What is the peaking factor?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 2.25
D. 2.5
Answer» E.
13.

Consider the following statement.The storm water flow depends oni. Catchment areaii. Ground slopeiii. Quality of watervi. Rainfall durationWhich of the following is correct?

A. i, ii
B. i, ii, iii
C. i, ii, iv
D. i, iv
Answer» D. i, iv
14.

The crown corrosion takes place due to formation of __________

A. CO₂
B. H₂O
C. H₂S
D. HCl
Answer» D. HCl
15.

The runoff in cumec by the Rational method is defined by ______________

A. Q = K*A*I*R
B. Q = (K+A+I) *R
C. Q = (K+A) *R
D. Q = A*I*R
Answer» B. Q = (K+A+I) *R
16.

The manhole in which vertical pipe is used for the transfer of sewage from branch to main sewer is __________

A. Deep manhole
B. Ramp
C. Drop manhole
D. Normal manhole
Answer» D. Normal manhole
17.

A circular sewer having 0.4m diameter is flowing with velocity 2m/Sec. If the gradient of sewer is 1 in 90. Find the value of Chezy’s coefficient?

A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 40
Answer» E.
18.

The expression of the Chezy’s formula is given by ____________

A. V = C/RS
B. V = CRS²
C. V = C (RS)½
D. V = C/ (RS)½
Answer» D. V = C/ (RS)½
19.

Which sewer is also called as submain sewer?

A. Branch sewer
B. Separate sewer
C. Main sewer
D. Lateral sewer
Answer» B. Separate sewer
20.

Which sewer collects sewage directly from the house?

A. Main sewer
B. Outfall sewer
C. Lateral sewer
D. Intercepting sewer
Answer» D. Intercepting sewer
21.

The maximum runoff occurs when the duration of storm equals the time of concentration.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
22.

The diameter of the sewer is _____ the diameter of ventilating column.

A. Equal to
B. 2 times
C. 3 times
D. 4 times
Answer» D. 4 times
23.

A circular section of sewer gives _______ area for a given perimeter.

A. Small
B. Large
C. Minimum
D. Maximum
Answer» E.
24.

The ratio of cement mortar used in the Collar joint is?

A. 1:2
B. 1:6
C. 2:1
D. 1:1
Answer» B. 1:6
25.

Which of the following ovoid cross section has the maximum nominal size range?

A. Squashed
B. Extended
C. Normal
D. Wide
Answer» B. Extended
26.

Which device is used to measure the velocity of flow for high flows?

A. Water meter
B. Inferential meter
C. Globe valve
D. Gate valve
Answer» C. Globe valve
27.

The quantity of waste water is assumed to be ___________ % of the quantity of water supply.

A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 80
Answer» E.
28.

The choice of combined water carriage system does not depend on ____________

A. Space consideration
B. Even rainfall pattern
C. Steep topography
D. Pumping requirements
Answer» D. Pumping requirements
29.

Which of the following is an advantage of the combined water carriage system?

A. There is more air in large sewer
B. There is the inclusion of storm water
C. There is difficulties in ventilation of large sewer
D. Overflowing of sewer
Answer» B. There is the inclusion of storm water
30.

After how many years, night soil gives good quality manure?

A. 1
B. 5
C. 10
D. 14
Answer» B. 5
31.

Which of the following pipe material has a maximum modulus of elasticity?

A. Concrete
B. Mild steel
C. Cast iron
D. PVC
Answer» C. Cast iron
32.

Which system of collection of sewage is a dry system?

A. Conservancy system
B. Biological digestion
C. Incernation
D. Water carriage system
Answer» B. Biological digestion
33.

Which device is used to measure velocity for low flows?

A. Water meter
B. Inferential meter
C. Globe valve
D. Displacement meter
Answer» E.
34.

Infiltration of water does not depend on ___________

A. Size of sewer
B. Sewer material
C. Quality of water
D. Type of soil
Answer» D. Type of soil
35.

Which of the following is not correct regarding conservancy system?

A. High maintenance cost
B. Highly unhygienic system
C. Independent of labour
D. Chances of epidemic
Answer» D. Chances of epidemic
36.

________ is a method where water is used as a medium for the flow of sewage from its production of the treatment unit.

A. Conservancy system
B. Biological digestion
C. Incernation
D. Water carriage system
Answer» E.
37.

Which of the following is correct regarding combined water carriage system?

A. The sewers are of small size
B. The strength of sewer is reduced by dilution
C. Low cost of construction
D. More chances of choking are there
Answer» C. Low cost of construction
38.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a separate water carriage system?

A. Low installation charge
B. No loads on treatment units
C. Lesser air contact with small sized sewer
D. Provision of the automatic flushing tank is not required
Answer» D. Provision of the automatic flushing tank is not required
39.

_______ provides only one sewer to carry both foul sewage and rainwater.

A. Separate water carriage system
B. Combined water carriage system
C. Partially combined water carriage system
D. Conservancy system
Answer» C. Partially combined water carriage system
40.

The number of separate systems in a sewer area are?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» B. 3
41.

The water carriage system is a hygienic system without any bad smell.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
42.

Which of the following is an example of Inferential meter?

A. Turbine meter
B. Hydrometer
C. Water meter
D. Gate valve
Answer» B. Hydrometer
43.

One side walkway is a type of __________

A. Circular cross section
B. Channel cross section
C. Ovoid cross section
D. Arch cross section
Answer» C. Ovoid cross section
44.

Which sewer appurtenance allows lamp in the sewer?

A. Catch basin
B. Drop manhole
C. Lamp hole
D. Storm regulators
Answer» D. Storm regulators
45.

If the type of surface is of the most densely populated portion of the city, what is the value of Kuichling’s impermeability factor?

A. 0.14
B. 0.30
C. 0.80
D. 0.45
Answer» D. 0.45
46.

Which sewer appurtenance discharges the excess sewage flow to relief sewer?

A. Flushing tank
B. Drop manhole
C. Lamp hole
D. Storm regulators
Answer» E.
47.

Identify the correct statement from the following regarding Cast iron sewer.

A. They have low internal pressure
B. They are not leakage proof
C. They cannot withstand heavy external loads
D. They are preferred in water supply lines
Answer» E.
48.

The proportional depth of a circular sewer running partially half is __________

A. (1-cosK/2)
B. (1/2) * (1-sinK/2)
C. (1/2) * (1-cosK/2)
D. (1-cosK/2)²
Answer» D. (1-cosK/2)²
49.

Which of the following locality has a minimum Fruhlings factor?

A. Business area
B. An area closely built up
C. Area with 50% attached and detached houses
D. Extremely suburban area
Answer» E.
50.

Into how many types manholes are classified on the basis of depth of manhole?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer» B. 5