Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Environmental Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Identify the correct statement from the following options.

A. Rapid sand filter has a high initial cost
B. Coagulation is essential in slow sand filter
C. Slow sand filter requires skilled supervision
D. Period of cleaning of Rapid sand filter is 1-2 days
Answer» E.
2.

The filtration rate of a slow sand filter is _____ litres of water per square metre.

A. 20
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
Answer» E.
3.

In the ________ zone of purification in filter media, bacteria oxidizes the organic matter completely.

A. Autotrophic
B. Heterotrophic
C. Schmutzdecke
D. Electrolytic
Answer» C. Schmutzdecke
4.

Schmutzdecke acts as an extremely fine meshed straining mat.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

In which action of filtration, colloidal particles are removed?

A. Mechanical Straining
B. Sedimentation
C. Biological mechanism
D. Electrolytic action
Answer» C. Biological mechanism
6.

THE_FILTRATION_RATE_OF_A_SLOW_SAND_FILTER_IS_______LITRES_OF_WATER_PER_SQUARE_METRE.?$

A. 20
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
Answer» E.
7.

Identify the correct statement from the following options.$

A. Rapid sand filter has a high initial cost
B. Coagulation is essential in slow sand filter
C. Slow sand filter requires skilled supervision
D. Period of cleaning of Rapid sand filter is 1-2 days
Answer» E.
8.

In the ________ zone of purification in filter media, bacteria oxidizes the organic matter completely?

A. Autotrophic
B. Heterotrophic
C. Schmutzdecke
D. Electrolytic
Answer» C. Schmutzdecke
9.

What is the color of the surface coating formed during the filtration process?

A. White
B. Brown
C. Green
D. Reddish brown
Answer» E.
10.

In which type of filter, rate of filtration is low?

A. Slow sand filter
B. Rapid sand filter
C. Gravity filter
D. Pressure filter
Answer» B. Rapid sand filter
11.

In which action of filtration, removal of particulate matter takes place?

A. Mechanical Straining
B. Sedimentation
C. Biological mechanism
D. Electrolytic action
Answer» E.
12.

Which is the first zone of purification in a sand bed?

A. Autotrophic zone
B. Heterotrophic zone
C. Schmutzdecke zone
D. Electrolytic zone
Answer» D. Electrolytic zone
13.

In which action of filtration, colloidal particles is removed?

A. Mechanical Straining
B. Sedimentation
C. Biological mechanism
D. Electrolytic action
Answer» C. Biological mechanism
14.

In which action of filtration, particles coarser than the void size is arrested?

A. Mechanical Straining
B. Sedimentation
C. Biological mechanism
D. Electrolytic action
Answer» B. Sedimentation
15.

Which of the following statement is wrong regarding filtration?

A. It removes fine particle
B. It removes suspended solids not removed by sedimentation
C. It does not remove turbidity
D. It removes color
Answer» D. It removes color