Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

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1.

Which of the following method is not used for treating crown corrosion?

A. Full runs of sewer
B. Increasing the sulfate content of sewage
C. Aeration and chlorination of sewage
D. Vitrified clay lining of sewer
Answer» C. Aeration and chlorination of sewage
2.

The diameter of plain cement concrete pipes used for sewerage system is __________

A. 20mm
B. 30mm
C. 90mm
D. 63mm
Answer» D. 63mm
3.

The diameter of the sewer is 23cm. What should be the self cleansing velocity?

A. 10cm/Sec
B. 40cm/Sec
C. 100cm/Sec
D. 130cm/Sec
Answer» D. 130cm/Sec
4.

The proportional perimeter of a circular sewer running partially half where K is the central angle subtended at a circular section of sewer is __________

A. K/360°
B. K/90°
C. K/270°
D. K/180°
Answer» B. K/90°
5.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding Egg shaped sewer?

A. It is cheap
B. It is difficult to construct
C. It is less stable
D. It is mainly circular in shape
Answer» B. It is difficult to construct
6.

In which sewer joint, bituminous compounds are added?

A. Collar joint
B. Flexible joint
C. Mechanical joint
D. Simplex joint
Answer» C. Mechanical joint
7.

Which of the following conduit material has the maximum Kutter’s coefficient in terms of good surface?

A. Brick
B. Salt glazed stoneware
C. Cast iron
D. Galvanized iron
Answer» B. Salt glazed stoneware
8.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of asbestos cement sewer?

A. They are light weight
B. They can be easily jointed
C. They are brittle
D. Inside surface is smooth
Answer» D. Inside surface is smooth
9.

The cement concrete sewers are lined with vitrified clay lining to prevent __________

A. Dampness of sewer
B. Algae growth in the sewer
C. Crown corrosion
D. Foul smell of sewer
Answer» D. Foul smell of sewer
10.

Which joint in the sewer is known as ring tie coupling?

A. Bell and spigot joint
B. Collar joint
C. Mechanical joint
D. Simplex joint
Answer» E.
11.

Which type of sewer serves as an outlet for large territory?

A. Lateral sewer
B. Main sewer
C. Branch sewer
D. Separate sewer
Answer» C. Branch sewer
12.

The self cleansing velocity required for coarse sand is __________

A. 10cm/Sec
B. 20cm/Sec
C. 30cm/Sec
D. 40cm/Sec
Answer» C. 30cm/Sec
13.

The lower portion of Egg shaped sewer is known as _____

A. Roof
B. Invert
C. Arch
D. Wedge
Answer» C. Arch
14.

Semi elliptical sections of sewer are not used nowadays.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
15.

The flow of sewage in the sewers is independent of its slope and geometry.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
16.

The ratio of the width of the standard section and new shaped section of Egg shaped section is __________

A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 1:1
D. 1:3
Answer» D. 1:3
17.

The diameter of a circular sewer is 0.8m. The desired depth of flow is __________

A. 2/3 of the circular section of sewer
B. 1/3 of the circular section of sewer
C. 1/2 of the circular section of sewer
D. 1/4 of the circular section of sewer
Answer» B. 1/3 of the circular section of sewer
18.

The septic tank and pump chamber should be kept as deep as possible.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
19.

Which sewer is used to carry the excess flow of existing sewer?

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

The magnitude of hoop stress on sewer is given __________

A. PD/2t
B. PD/t
C. 2PD/t
D. PD/2
Answer» B. PD/t
21.

How many types of underground sewer are there on the basis of construction conditions?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
22.

The value of manning’s coefficient for cement concrete is ____________

A. 0.017
B. 0.13
C. 0.013
D. 0.17
Answer» D. 0.17
23.

_______ denotes the characteristic size of circular cross section of sewer.

A. DN
B. MN
C. QW
D. SE
Answer» B. MN
24.

Which of the following has a minimum manning’s coefficient in terms of fair interior surface?

A. Plastic smooths
B. Asbestos cement
C. Brick
D. Cement concrete
Answer» B. Asbestos cement
25.

The design self cleansing velocity of an inverted siphon is __________

A. 0.9m/Sec
B. 0.6m/Sec
C. 0.7m/Sec
D. 0.4m/Sec
Answer» B. 0.6m/Sec
26.

Negative projecting condition is a type of ______ condition.

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» E.
27.

_______ condition exists when the sewer is laid at a depth between 9m to 12m.

A. Trench ditch
B. Trench
C. Tunnel
D. Embankment
Answer» D. Embankment
28.

Which of the following is not a sewer appurtenance?

A. Storm regulator
B. Flushing tank
C. Water tank
D. Manholes
Answer» D. Manholes
29.

______ provides the working space for maintenance and inspection of sewers.

A. Lamp holes
B. Manholes
C. Flushing tanks
D. Working chamber
Answer» E.
30.

Which of the following order is correct regarding coefficient of cohesion?

A. Hard clay < Dense sand > Medium clay > Soft clay
B. Hard clay > Dense sand > Medium clay > Soft clay
C. Medium clay > Dense sand > Hard clay > Soft clay
D. Dense sand > Medium clay > Hard clay > Soft clay
Answer» C. Medium clay > Dense sand > Hard clay > Soft clay
31.

Which of the following has the minimum unit weight?

A. Dry sand
B. Wet sand
C. Damp clay
D. Ordinary sand
Answer» B. Wet sand
32.

The type of soil is loose dry sand. What is the coefficient of cohesion of the soil?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 500
D. 0
Answer» E.
33.

The thickness of the manhole frame is __________

A. 10cm
B. 15cm
C. 20cm
D. 40cm
Answer» D. 40cm
34.

The minimum diameter of the access shaft for a circular manhole is __________

A. 60cm
B. 20cm
C. 30cm
D. 10cm
Answer» B. 20cm
35.

If the depth of excavation is 4m. What is the thickness of the brick wall of manhole?

A. 12cm
B. 16cm
C. 20cm
D. 26cm
Answer» E.
36.

The value of Kutter’s coefficient for cast iron is ____________

A. 0.02
B. 0.012
C. 0.12
D. 0.13
Answer» C. 0.12
37.

_______ is used to remove the waste directly from the building.

A. Branch sewer pipe
B. Outfall sewer pipe
C. Soil vent pipe
D. Main sewer pipe
Answer» D. Main sewer pipe
38.

Which sewer carries both sewage and storm water?

A. Outfall sewer
B. Separate sewer
C. Main sewer
D. Combined sewer
Answer» E.
39.

There is less deposition of waste in ovoid cross-section.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
40.

The storm frequency for a peripheral residential area is ___ a year.

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. 4 times
Answer» C. Thrice
41.

The expression for the temperature stress is given by __________

A. Eₚαt
B. Eₚαt/2
C. 2Eₚαt
D. Eₚ/αt
Answer» B. Eₚαt/2
42.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding Cement concrete sewers?

A. They are economical
B. Can be manufactured at the site
C. They can be made of any desired strength
D. They cannot withstand tensile stress
Answer» E.
43.

Which of the following sewer is called as an ovoid sewer?

A. Asbestos cement sewer
B. Egg shaped sewer
C. Plain cement sewer
D. Salt glazed sewer
Answer» C. Plain cement sewer
44.

Which device is used to prevent the clogging of sewer pipes?

A. Flushing tank
B. Drop manhole
C. Lamp hole
D. Storm regulators
Answer» B. Drop manhole
45.

Storm regulators are classified into how many types?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» C. 4
46.

The storm frequency for a peripheral commercial area is ____________

A. Once a year
B. Twice a year
C. Once in 2 years
D. Once in a month
Answer» D. Once in a month
47.

The Kuichlings formula when the storm occurs once in 10 years is ____________

A. R = 2667/(t + 50)
B. R = 260/(t + 20)
C. R = 2667/(t + 20)
D. R = 260/t
Answer» D. R = 260/t
48.

When the storm occurs once a year, the rainfall intensity R is ____________

A. R = 300/t⁰·⁶²⁵
B. R = 150/t⁰·⁶²⁵
C. R = 150/t²
D. R = 300/t²
Answer» C. R = 150/t²
49.

The non scouring velocity is 260cm/Sec. The type of material of the sewer is __________

A. Earth channels
B. Stone ware sewers
C. Brick lined sewer
D. Cement concrete sewer
Answer» E.
50.

The minimum diameter of the working chamber for a circular manhole is __________

A. 0.8m
B. 0.9m
C. 1m
D. 1.2m
Answer» E.