Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

This section includes 18 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.

Lead pipes are used in water supply mains.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following is correct regarding Cement concrete pipes?

A. They are corrosive
B. The maintenance cost is high
C. Unreinforced pipes are liable to tensile crack
D. It is easy to repair them
Answer» D. It is easy to repair them
3.

The pre-stressed concrete pipes are used for heads ____

A. <8m
B. <61m
C. >60m
D. <35m
Answer» D. <35m
4.

Which grade of concrete is used in Reinforced concrete pipes?

A. M10
B. M15
C. M20
D. M25
Answer» E.
5.

WHICH_GRADE_OF_CONCRETE_IS_USED_IN_REINFORCED_CONCRETE_PIPES??$

A. M10
B. M15
C. M20
D. M25
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following is correct regarding Cement concrete pipes?$

A. They are corrosive
B. The maintenance cost is high
C. Unreinforced pipes are liable to tensile crack
D. It is easy to repair them
Answer» D. It is easy to repair them
7.

The pre-stressed concrete pipes are used for heads ____$

A. <8m
B. <61m
C. >60m
D. <35m
Answer» D. <35m
8.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?

A. They are light weight
B. They have smooth internal surface
C. They are anti corrosive
D. They are soft and brittle.
Answer» E.
9.

The tensile strength of Asbestos cement pipes is _____

A. 200kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
B. 300kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
C. 400kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
D. 600kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» B. 300kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
10.

Which of the following is the advantage of cast iron pipes?

A. They are subjected to tuberculation in certain water
B. They are fragile
C. They are heavier
D. They are resistant to corrosion.
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following joint is highly influenced by temperature?

A. Tyton joint
B. Coupled joint
C. Spigot and socket joint
D. Expansion joint
Answer» E.
12.

In which of the following joint, pipes do not have sockets or spigots?

A. Tyton joint
B. Coupled joint
C. Spigot and socket joint
D. Expansion joint
Answer» C. Spigot and socket joint
13.

Which of the following joint is called run lead joint?

A. Tyton joint
B. Coupled joint
C. Spigot and socket joint
D. Flanged joint
Answer» D. Flanged joint
14.

What is the quantity of lead required for a 15cm diameter cast iron pipe?

A. 5kg
B. 10kg
C. 15kg
D. 20kg
Answer» B. 10kg
15.

The enlarged end of a cast iron pipe is called ________

A. Lead
B. Socket
C. Hemp
D. Spigot end
Answer» C. Hemp
16.

Mcwane pipes are ___ stronger in tension than Pit cast pipes.

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 100%
Answer» E.
17.

Horizontally cast iron pipes are called _________

A. Mcwane pipes
B. Pit cast pipes
C. Galvanized iron pipes
D. Wrought iron pipes
Answer» B. Pit cast pipes
18.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding cast iron pipes?

A. They are non corrosive
B. They are durable
C. They can be produced by centrifugal process
D. Their length varies from 80-100cm
Answer» E.