Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

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151.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding circular sewer?

A. It is easily manufactured
B. It offers more opportunities for deposits
C. It is the most economical section
D. It has uniform curvature
Answer» C. It is the most economical section
152.

_______ is the additional flow occurring during rainy season.

A. Gradually varied flow
B. Rapidly varied flow
C. Dry weather flow
D. Storm water flow
Answer» E.
153.

The upper portion of Egg shaped sewer is called as _____

A. Level
B. Arch
C. Invert
D. Wedge
Answer» C. Invert
154.

Egg shaped sewers are more suitable in a combined system during dry weather flow.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» C. May be True or False
155.

Which of the following is correct regarding water carriage system?

A. Chances of the epidemic is there
B. Foul smell is produced
C. Does not cause pollution
D. Highly dependent on labours
Answer» D. Highly dependent on labours
156.

The maximum velocity at which no abrasion takes place is called _______

A. Settling velocity
B. Self cleansing velocity
C. Mean velocity
D. Non Scouring velocity
Answer» E.
157.

The arch cross section is divided into how many types?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
158.

________ is the process which indicates the flow of waste water from the sewer into the ground.

A. Exfiltration
B. Infiltration
C. Filtration
D. Osmosis
Answer» B. Infiltration
159.

Which system of collection of sewage is called a dry system?

A. Conservancy system
B. Biological digestion
C. Incernation
D. Water carriage system
Answer» B. Biological digestion
160.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding water meter?

A. Should be durable
B. Easy to maintain and repair
C. Should allow backflow of water
D. Should be rugged
Answer» D. Should be rugged
161.

The size of the town is 15,000. What is the density of population per hectare?

A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 200
Answer» E.
162.

The Lateral sewer has a peaking factor of ____________

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
163.

Which device warns that the liquid is above the pump level?

A. High level alarm
B. Check valve
C. Union
D. Pump lift chain
Answer» B. Check valve
164.

What is the wetted perimeter of a circular section of sewer?

A. (22/7) *D²
B. (22/7) *D
C. (22/7) *D³
D. (22/7)² *D
Answer» C. (22/7) *D³
165.

Hog feeding is a type of ______

A. Campaign
B. Food contest
C. Garbage disposal method
D. Disease
Answer» D. Disease
166.

The expression for the self cleansing velocity is given by ____________

A. (8*B* (G-1) *g*d/f)⅓
B. (8*B* (G-1) *g*d/f)²
C. (8*B* (G-1) *g*d/f)
D. (8*B* (G-1) *g*d/f)½
Answer» E.
167.

_______ sewer collects sewage from collecting system to a disposal plant?

A. House sewer
B. Outfall sewer
C. Lateral sewer
D. Separate sewer
Answer» C. Lateral sewer
168.

_______ is defined as the percentage of rain water in the form of runoff.

A. Storm water flow
B. Coefficient of permeability
C. Impermeability factor
D. Coefficient of consolidation
Answer» D. Coefficient of consolidation
169.

In order to reduce temperature stress ______________ joints are provided.

A. Contraction
B. Expansion
C. Bell and spigot
D. Collar
Answer» C. Bell and spigot
170.

Which sewer appurtenance is used for removing rainwater from the roads?

A. Catch basin
B. Gullies
C. Lamp hole
D. Storm regulators
Answer» C. Lamp hole
171.

Which component of the pumping chamber prevents ground water from entering the septic tank?

A. Pump lift chain
B. Access riser
C. Check valve
D. Union
Answer» C. Check valve
172.

Which of the following represents the correct order in terms of the maximum efficiency of the pump?

A. Centrifugal > Airlift > Diaphragm
B. Diaphragm > Airlift > Centrifugal
C. Airlift > Centrifugal > Diaphragm
D. Centrifugal > Diaphragm > Airlift
Answer» E.
173.

Which of the following device prevents the back flow of wastewater?

A. Gate valve
B. Check valve
C. Union
D. Pump lift chain
Answer» C. Union
174.

Which of the following has a maximum peaking factor?

A. Domestic sewer
B. Branch sewer
C. Main sewer
D. Trunk sewer
Answer» B. Branch sewer
175.

The peaking factor is defined by __________

A. Peak flow * Average flow
B. Peak flow – Average flow
C. Peak flow + Average flow
D. Peak flow / Average flow
Answer» E.
176.

In India, the maximum sewage flow occurs normally in which month?

A. July
B. January
C. February
D. December
Answer» B. January
177.

The minimum sewage flow occurs normally in which month in India?

A. March
B. January
C. August
D. July
Answer» C. August
178.

The relation between the maximum and average rate of flow is defined by ___________

A. QMAX = (1 + 14/(4 + P⁰·⁵)) * QAVG
B. QMAX = (1 + 1/(4 + P⁰·⁵)) * QAVG
C. QMAX = (1 + 4 + P⁰·⁵) * QAVG
D. QMAX = (1 + P⁰·⁵) * QAVG
Answer» B. QMAX = (1 + 1/(4 + P⁰·⁵)) * QAVG
179.

At what time the peak flow takes place?

A. 3hours
B. 7hours
C. 10hours
D. 14hours
Answer» D. 14hours
180.

Which of the following represents the minimum flow?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
181.

The point R in the figure represents the ________

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
182.

Which of the following represents the peak flow?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
183.

A Service connection is a connection from the distribution system to the ______

A. Factory
B. School
C. Industry
D. Consumer
Answer» E.