Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

This section includes 18 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Waste Water Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the solid retention time assumed when the sludge constituting biosolids is treated anaerobically?

A. 7 days
B. 4 days
C. 15 days
D. 10 days
Answer» D. 10 days
2.

At what temperature the sludge constituting biosolids is heated, when it is treated by the pasteurization method?

A. 45 degree Celsius
B. 55 degree Celsius
C. 70 degree Celsius
D. 65 degree Celsius
Answer» D. 65 degree Celsius
3.

To what temperature is a sludge constituting liquid biosolids heated in order to treat it?

A. 450 degree Celsius
B. 200 degree Celsius
C. 180 degree Celsius
D. 300 degree Celsius
Answer» D. 300 degree Celsius
4.

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A. 450 degree Celsius
B. 200 degree Celsius
C. 180 degree Celsius
D. 300 degree Celsius
Answer» D. 300 degree Celsius
5.

What is the solid retention time assumed when the sludge constituting biosolids is treated anaerobically?$

A. 7 days
B. 4 days
C. 15 days
D. 10 days
Answer» D. 10 days
6.

At what temperature the sludge constituting biosolids is heated, when it is treated by the pasteurization method?$

A. 45 degree Celsius
B. 55 degree Celsius
C. 70 degree Celsius
D. 65 degree Celsius
Answer» D. 65 degree Celsius
7.

Which type of pump is preferred to remove trickling filter humus?

A. Submersible cutter pump
B. Non-clog pump
C. Vertical turbine pumps
D. Diaphragm pump
Answer» E.
8.

For removing the digested biosolids which type of pump is preferred?

A. Submersible
B. Non-clog pumps
C. Vertical turbine pump
D. Plunger pump
Answer» E.
9.

For a return activated sludge pump what is the type of pump preferred?

A. Plunger
B. Peristaltic pump
C. Submersible
D. Non-clog
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following methods is used in both dewatering and thickening?

A. Filter press
B. Centrifuge
C. Gravity belt
D. Rotary drum
Answer» C. Gravity belt
11.

What is the final water content of sludge after dewatering?

A. 5%
B. 2%
C. 10%
D. 1%
Answer» D. 1%
12.

For how many days the sludge constituting biosolids is subjected to composting?

A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 5 days
Answer» D. 5 days
13.

What is the temperature at which sludge constituting biosolids are composted?

A. 55 degree Celsius
B. 45 degree Celsius
C. 65 degree Celsius
D. 75 degree Celsius
Answer» B. 45 degree Celsius
14.

What is autotrophic biomass made up of?

A. Inert particulate matter
B. Endogenous residue
C. Biodegradable particle
D. Nitrifying bacteria
Answer» E.
15.

________ is oxidized by heterotypic micro-organisms.

A. Inorganic matter
B. Inert materials
C. Organic matter
D. Water
Answer» D. Water
16.

Gravity thickening can achieve up to _____ solid fraction.

A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Answer» C. 15%
17.

The measure of pH is the ______ ion concentration.

A. Iron
B. Hydrogen
C. Aluminium
D. Sodium
Answer» C. Aluminium
18.

The Activated Sludge Process is a _______ wastewater treatment process.

A. Physical
B. Chemical
C. Biological
D. Biochemical
Answer» D. Biochemical