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This section includes 641 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
If is the diameter of a circular sewer and is the top horizontal diameter of an equivalent egg shaped section, the relationship which holds good, is |
A. | = 0.64 |
B. | = 0.74 |
C. | = 0.84 |
D. | = 0.94 |
E. | . |
Answer» D. = 0.94 | |
2. |
The detention time () of a settling tank, may be defined as the time required for |
A. | a particle to travel along its length |
B. | a particle to travel from top surface to bottom sludge zone |
C. | the flow of sewage to fill the tank |
D. | none of these. |
Answer» D. none of these. | |
3. |
If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the overall depth of New Egg shaped sewer section, is |
A. | 1.250 |
B. | 1.350 |
C. | 1.425 |
D. | 1.625 |
E. | . |
Answer» E. . | |
4. |
For estimating the peak run off the rational formula = 0.0278 KpA was evolved by |
A. | Kinchling |
B. | Lloyd Davis |
C. | Frubling |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
If the depth of flow in a circular sewer is 1/4th of its diameter , the wetted perimeter is |
A. | π |
B. | . |
Answer» D. | |
6. |
The Chezy's constant in the formula = depends upon |
A. | size of the sewer |
B. | shape of the sewer |
C. | roughness of sewer surface |
D. | hydraulic characteristics of sewer |
E. | all the above. |
Answer» F. | |
7. |
For the open drain ( = 0.025) shown in the below figure, the discharge is |
A. | 26.88 cumecs |
B. | 27.88 cumecs |
C. | 28.88 cumecs |
D. | 29.88 cumecs. |
Answer» D. 29.88 cumecs. | |
8. |
5 days-biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is taken at a temperature of |
A. | 0°C |
B. | 15°C |
C. | 20°C |
D. | 25°C. |
Answer» D. 25°C. | |
9. |
value of sludge during alkaline regression stage, is |
A. | more than 7 |
B. | less than 7 |
C. | less than 6 |
D. | more than 6. |
Answer» B. less than 7 | |
10. |
For a circular sewer of diameter running partially full with central angle α, |
A. | all the above. |
Answer» F. | |
11. |
The drainage area of a town is 12 hectares. Its 40% area is hard pavement ( = 0.85), the 40% area is unpaved streets ( = 0.20) and the remaining is wooded areas ( = 0.15). Assuming the time of concentration for the areas as 30 minutes and using the formula the maximum run off is |
A. | 0.10 cumec |
B. | 0.12 cumec |
C. | 0.15 cumec |
D. | 0.20 cumec. |
Answer» D. 0.20 cumec. | |
12. |
Boussinesq's equation for ascertaining unit pressure at a depth on sewers due to traffic loads, is |
A. | none of these. |
Answer» B. | |
13. |
Hazin's formula is used for the settlement velocity of the particles of diameter |
A. | less than 0.01 mm |
B. | less than 0.05 mm |
C. | less than 0.1 mm |
D. | greater than 0.1 mm. |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
rd or th extra space is left in sewer pipes at maximum discharge for |
A. | low estimates of the average and maximum flows |
B. | large scale infiltration of storm water |
C. | unexpected increase in population |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
If is the rugosity coefficient, is the hydraulic depth, is the bed slope of sewer, the velocity of flow in m/sec may be obtained by the formula evolved by |
A. | Chezy |
B. | Manning |
C. | Bazin |
D. | Kutter. |
Answer» C. Bazin | |
16. |
For drains up to 15 cumecs, the depth and width are related by |
A. | = 0.2 |
B. | = 0.5 |
C. | = 0.2 |
D. | = |
E. | . |
Answer» C. = 0.2 | |
17. |
If the discharge of a sewer running half is 628 1.p.s., = 0.001, and = 0.010, the diameter of the sewer, is |
A. | 1.39 m |
B. | 1.49 m |
C. | 1.59 m |
D. | 1.69 m |
E. | 1.79 m. |
Answer» E. 1.79 m. | |
18. |
The formula used for determining flow velocities in sewers, is known as |
A. | Chezy's formula |
B. | Bazin's formula |
C. | Kutter's formula |
D. | Manning's formula. |
Answer» E. | |
19. |
The formula which accepts the value of rugosity coefficient = 0.012 to be used in Manning's formula, is given by |
A. | Bazin |
B. | Crimp and Bruge |
C. | William-Hazen |
D. | Kutter. |
Answer» C. William-Hazen | |
20. |
The value of Chezy's constant is used in |
A. | Chezy's formula |
B. | Bazin's formula |
C. | Kutter's |
D. | Manning's formula. |
Answer» D. Manning's formula. | |
21. |
For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by KCr0 in the presence of |
A. | H |
B. | SO |
C. | HNO |
D. | HCl |
E. | none of these. |
Answer» B. SO | |
22. |
If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the overall depth of a standard egg shaped section, is |
A. | 1.25 |
B. | 1.5 |
C. | 1.75 |
D. | 2 |
E. | . |
Answer» D. 2 | |
23. |
Which one of the following gases is most significant as air pollutant ? |
A. | Carbondioxide |
B. | Oxygen |
C. | Nitrogen |
D. | Sulphur-dioxide |
Answer» E. | |
24. |
Which one of the following part of human body withstands minimum radiation ? |
A. | Thyroid |
B. | Kidneys |
C. | Eyes |
D. | Ovaries/testis |
Answer» E. | |
25. |
Which one of the following resists hydrogen sulphide corrosion ? |
A. | R.C.C. |
B. | Glazed stone wares |
C. | Asbestos cement |
D. | Glazed ware |
Answer» E. | |
26. |
Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ? |
A. | A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided |
B. | The outlet invert level is kept 5 to 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level |
C. | The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm |
D. | The depth of tank is kept equal to its width |
Answer» E. | |
27. |
Which one of the following tests is used for testing sewer pipes ? |
A. | Water test |
B. | Ball test |
C. | Mirror test |
D. | All of these |
Answer» E. | |
28. |
With self cleansing velocity in sewers___________________? |
A. | Silting occurs at bottom |
B. | Scouring occurs at bottom |
C. | Both silting and scouring occur at bottom |
D. | Neither silting nor scouring occurs at bottom |
Answer» E. | |
29. |
You are asked to design sewer pipes of diameters 0.4 m to 0.9 m at maximum flow, you will assume the sewer flow running at___________________? |
A. | Full depth |
B. | Half full |
C. | Two third full |
D. | Three fourth full |
Answer» C. Two third full | |
30. |
Which of the following pumps in used to pump sewage solids with liquid sewage without clogging the pump is ? |
A. | Centrifugal pump |
B. | Pneumatic ejector |
C. | Reciprocating pump |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Pneumatic ejector | |
31. |
When drainage to sewage ratio is 20, the peak dry weather flow is_______________? |
A. | 20% of the design discharge |
B. | Slightly less than 5% of the design discharge |
C. | Slightly more than 5% of the design discharge |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Slightly more than 5% of the design discharge | |
32. |
weight of water, the hydraulic mean depth of the sewer and the bed slope w is the unit of the sewer, then the tractive force exerted by flowing water, is________________________? |
A. | w r S S |
B. | w r1/2 |
C. | w r S |
D. | w r2/3 |
Answer» B. w r1/2 | |
33. |
Water content of sewage is about___________________? |
A. | 90 % |
B. | 95 % |
C. | 99 % |
D. | 9.9 % |
Answer» E. | |
34. |
Ventilating shafts are provided to a sewer line at every__________________? |
A. | 100 m |
B. | 150 m |
C. | 200 m |
D. | 300 m |
Answer» E. | |
35. |
Traps_________________? |
A. | Are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases |
B. | Are used to trap the rats entering sewers |
C. | Dissolve the foul gases |
D. | Create symphonic action to increase the quick disposal of sewerage |
Answer» B. Are used to trap the rats entering sewers | |
36. |
To test chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by potassium dichromate in the presence of_______________? |
A. | Hydrochloric acid |
B. | Sulphuric acid |
C. | Nitric acid |
D. | Citric acid |
Answer» C. Nitric acid | |
37. |
To prevent settling down of sewage both at the bottom and on the sides of a large sewer, self-cleaning velocity recommended for Indian conditions, is_________________? |
A. | 0.50 m/sec |
B. | 0.60 m/sec |
C. | 0.70 m/sec |
D. | 0.75 m/sec |
Answer» E. | |
38. |
To maintain aerobic biological activity, the moisture content of the compost mass should be about_________________? |
A. | 45 % |
B. | 50 % |
C. | 55 % |
D. | 60 % |
Answer» D. 60 % | |
39. |
The width of a settling tank with 2 hour detention period for treating sewage 378 cu m per hour, is __________________? |
A. | 5 m |
B. | 5.5 m |
C. | 6.5 m |
D. | 7 m |
Answer» E. | |
40. |
The width of a rectangular sewer is twice its depth while discharging 1.5 m/sec. The width of the sewer is______________? |
A. | 0.68 m |
B. | 0.88 m |
C. | 1.36 m |
D. | 1.76 m |
Answer» D. 1.76 m | |
41. |
The water carried sewerage system removes__________________? |
A. | Domestic sewage |
B. | Industrial sewage |
C. | Storm sewage |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
42. |
The value of Chezy’s constant C = 157.6/(1.81 + K/ ) is used in__________________? |
A. | Chezy’s formula |
B. | Bazin’s formula |
C. | Kutter’s formula |
D. | Manning’s formula |
Answer» C. Kutter’s formula | |
43. |
The use of coarse screens for the disposal of sewage, may be dispensed with by______________? |
A. | Comminutor |
B. | Shredder |
C. | Both A. and B. |
D. | Neither A. nor B. |
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B. | |
44. |
The underground sewers are more subjected to________________? |
A. | Tensile force |
B. | Compressive force |
C. | Bending force |
D. | Shearing force |
Answer» C. Bending force | |
45. |
The temperature affects the________________? |
A. | Biological activity of bacteria in sewage |
B. | Solubility of gases in sewage |
C. | Viscosity of sewage |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
46. |
The suitable cross-section of sewers to carry combined flow, is__________________? |
A. | Circular |
B. | Egg shaped |
C. | Rectangular |
D. | Horse shoe shaped |
Answer» C. Rectangular | |
47. |
The stone ware sewers_________________? |
A. | Are used for carrying sewage and drainage from houses |
B. | Are manufactured from clays and shale |
C. | After casting are dried and burnt at temperature 150°C, 700°C and 1200°C |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
48. |
The standard B.O.D. of water is taken for_________________? |
A. | 1 day |
B. | 2 days |
C. | 3 days |
D. | 5 days |
Answer» E. | |
49. |
The spacing of man holes along a straight portion of a sewer is 300 m, the diameter of the sewer may be__________________? |
A. | 0.9 cm |
B. | 1.2 m |
C. | 1.5 m |
D. | > 1.5 m |
Answer» E. | |
50. |
The spacing of bars for perforations in coarse screens used for the treatment of sewage, is ____________________? |
A. | 20 mm |
B. | 30 mm |
C. | 40 mm |
D. | 50 mm |
Answer» E. | |