Explore topic-wise MCQs in Waste Water Engineering.

This section includes 13 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.

The overall purpose of sanitation is to maintain the green environment alone.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

The benefits of the society of managing human excreta are considerable, for public health as well as for the environment.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The relatively clean wastewater from baths, sinks, washing machines and other kitchen appliances is called ________

A. Grey water
B. Black water
C. Yellow water
D. Wastewater
Answer» B. Black water
4.

THE_BENEFITS_OF_THE_SOCIETY_OF_MANAGING_HUMAN_EXCRETA_ARE_CONSIDERABLE,_FOR_PUBLIC_HEALTH_AS_WELL_AS_FOR_THE_ENVIRONMENT.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

The overall purpose of sanitation is to maintain the green environment alone.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

The relatively clean wastewater from baths, sinks, washing machines and other kitchen appliances is called _______?

A. Grey water
B. Black water
C. Yellow water
D. Wastewater
Answer» B. Black water
7.

The means of promoting hygiene through the prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes especially feces is called ________

A. Hygiene control
B. Disease prevention
C. Sanitation
D. Hygiene
Answer» D. Hygiene
8.

Which of the following is an advantage of the conservancy system over water carriage system?

A. Labour force
B. Water consumption
C. Compact house design
D. Spread of epidemic
Answer» C. Compact house design
9.

In urban cities like Bangalore, which of the water carriage system is used?

A. Separate system
B. Combined system
C. Partially combined system
D. Partially separate system
Answer» B. Combined system
10.

The system to collect night soil, garbage etc. in separate vessels or deposited in pools and pits is called _______

A. Conservancy system
B. Waste allocation system
C. Waste deposition system
D. Waste pit
Answer» B. Waste allocation system
11.

Which of the following conditions is not suitable for the disposal of excreta or sewage?

A. The waste does not pollute the ground surface
B. It is not exposed to the atmosphere
C. It should be accessible for children
D. It does not give odour nuisance
Answer» D. It does not give odour nuisance
12.

Wastewater from different sources like bathrooms, kitchens and wash basins is called ______

A. Sewage
B. Garbage
C. Sullage
D. Discharge
Answer» D. Discharge
13.

What is night soil?

A. Soil containing urea
B. Human excreta
C. Animal excreta
D. Human excreta, animal excreta and urea
Answer» E.