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301.

A drop manhole is provided if__________________?

A. A sewer drops from a height
B. A branch sewer joins the main sewer at higher level
C. A lamp is inserted to check obstruction
D. None of these
Answer» C. A lamp is inserted to check obstruction
302.

A cylindrical ejector having its height 2 m fills after every 10 minutes with a peak sewage discharge of 0.0157 cumec. The diameter of the ejector chamber, is_____________________?

A. 2.30 m
B. 2.40 m
C. 2.45 m
D. 2.50 m
Answer» D. 2.50 m
303.

A circular sewer section is preferred to because__________________?

A. It is cheaper in construction
B. It provides maximum area for a given perimeter
C. It provides maximum hydraulic mean depth
D. All the above
Answer» E.
304.

5 days-biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) is taken at a temperature of_________________?

A. 0°C
B. 15°C
C. 20°C
D. 25°C
Answer» D. 25°C
305.

3.0 ml of raw sewage is diluted to 300 ml. The D.O. concentration of the diluted sample at the beginning of the test was 8 mg/l. After 5 day-incubation at 20°C, the D.O. concentration was 5 mg/l. The BOD of raw sewerage is______________________?

A. 100 mg/l
B. 200 mg/l
C. 300 mg/l
D. 400 mg/l
Answer» D. 400 mg/l
306.

15 cumecs, the depth d and width are related by For drains up to___________________?

A. d = 0.2 B
B. d = 0.5 B
C. B = 0.2 d
D. B = 0.5 d
Answer» C. B = 0.2 d
307.

1000 kg of sewage contains________________?

A. 0.112 kg in suspension
B. 0.112 kg in solution
C. 0.225 kg in solution
D. Both A. and C. of above
Answer» E.
308.

¾th or ¼th 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.
309.

Afive day B.O.D. at 15°C of the sewage of a town is 100 kg/day. If the 5 day B.O.D. per head at 15°C for standard sewage is 0.1 kg/day, the population equivalent is

A. 100
B. 1000
C. 5000
D. 10000
Answer» E.
310.

Assertion (A) : A free board of 0.3 m is provided above the top sewage line in septic tanks.Reason (R) : It helps to accommodate the scum in the septic tank.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
311.

Assertion (A) : Discharging the effluents from the oxidation ponds just up stream of lakes or reservoirs is undesirable.Reason (R) : The discharged algae get settled in the reservoirs and cause anaerobic decomposition and other water qualities.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
312.

Assertion (A) : The determination of pH value of sewerage is important.Reason (R) : The efficiency of certain treatment methods depends upon the availability of pH value.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
313.

Assertion (A) : The minimum self cleansing velocity in the sewer, at least once a day, must be generated.Reason (R) : If certain deposition takes place and is not removed, it obstructs free flow and causes further deposition leading to complete blocking of the sewer.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
314.

3.0 ml of raw sewage is diluted to 300 ml. The D.O. concentration of the diluted sample at the beginning of the test was 8 mg/l. After 5 day-incubation at 20°C, the DO. concentration was 5 mg/l. The BOD of raw sewerage is

A. 100 mg/l
B. 200 mg/l
C. 300 mg/l
D. 400 mg/l.
Answer» D. 400 mg/l.
315.

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
316.

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.
317.

If the depth of flow in a circular sewer is 1/4th of its diameter D, the wetted perimeter is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. πD.
Answer» D. πD.
318.

The design period of sewage treatment works in normally

A. 5 - 10 years
B. 15 - 20 years
C. 30 - 40 years
D. 40 - 50 years.
Answer» C. 30 - 40 years
319.

The settling velocity of a spherical particle of diameter less than 0.1 mm as per Stock's law, is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
Answer» C. [C].
320.

To test chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by pottassium dichromate in the presence of

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Nitric acid
D. Citric acid.
Answer» C. Nitric acid
321.

Boussinesq's equation for ascertaining unit pressure at a depth H on sewers due to traffic loads, is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
E. none of these.
Answer» B. [B].
322.

D is the diameter of a circular sewer and α is the side of a square section sewer. If both are hydraulically equivalent, the relationship which holds good, is

A. πD8/3 = 4 b8/3
B. πD3/8 = 4 b3/8
C. πD2/3 = 4 b2/3
D. πD3/2 = 4 b3/2
E. none of these.
Answer» B. πD3/8 = 4 b3/8
323.

If D is the diameter of a circular sewer and D' is the top horizontal diameter of an equivalent egg shaped section, the relationship which holds good, is

A. D' = 0.64 D
B. D' = 0.74 D
C. D' = 0.84 D
D. D' = 0.94 D.
Answer» D. D' = 0.94 D.
324.

If D is the diameter of upper circular portion, the area of cross-section of a standard egg shaped sewer, is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
Answer» B. [B].
325.

If the depth of partial flow in a sewer of diameter 2 m, is 50 cm, its wetted perimeter is

A. π
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
E. [E].
Answer» E. [E].
326.

For a circular sewer of diameter D running partially full with central angle α,

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
E. all the above.
Answer» F.
327.

For having central angle α, the area of cross-section of sewers running partially full, is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
Answer» C. [C].
328.

The ratio of depths at partial flow with central angle α and at full flow of a sewer, is

A. [A].
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
E. [E].
Answer» D. [D].
329.

If γw is the unit weight of water, r the hydraulic mean depth of the sewer and S the bed slope of the sewer, then the tractive force exerted by flowing water, is

A. γw . r . S
B. γw r1/2 . S
C. γw r S
D. γw r2/3 S
Answer» B. γw r1/2 . S
330.

In Chezy's formula V = C rs for calculating the velocity of flow in circular sewer of diameter D running full, the value of hydraulic mean radius is

A. D
B. [B].
C. [C].
D. [D].
E. [E].
Answer» E. [E].
331.

In a city the ratio of the drainage to sewage is 20, the percentage discharge passing through non-monsoon periods, is

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer» E.
332.

The laying of sewers is done with

A. agnetic compass
B. heodolite
C. evel
D. linometer
Answer» D. linometer
333.

The grit and silt of the grit chambers, may not be used for

A. aising low lying areas by dumping
B. oncreting
C. oth A and B
D. either A nor B
Answer» C. oth A and B
334.

Fresh sewage may become stale in

A. ne hour
B. wo to three hours
C. hree to four hours
D. ix hours
Answer» D. ix hours
335.

Bottom openings 15 cm × 15 cm in the standing baffle wall are provided

A. 5 cm c/c
B. 2.5 cm c/c
C. 0 cm c/c
D. 0 cm c/c
Answer» C. 0 cm c/c
336.

The dimensions of a rectangular settling tank are: length 24 m, width 6 m and depth 3 m. If 2 hour detention period for tanks is recommended, the rate of flow of sewage per hour, is

A. 04 cu.m
B. 08 cu.m
C. 12 cu.m
D. 16 cu.m
Answer» E.
337.

At the junction of sewers

A. op of smaller sewer is kept lower
B. op of larger sewer is kept lower
C. ops of both the sewers are at the same level
D. one of these
Answer» E.
338.

The moisture content of sludge is reduced from 90% to 80% in a sludge digestion tank. The percentage decrease in the volume of sludge, is

A. 5 %
B. 0 %
C. 0 %
D. %
Answer» C. 0 %
339.

Pick up the incorrect size of stone ware sewers

A. 2.5 cm
B. 7.5 cm
C. 2.5 cm
D. one of these
Answer» E.
340.

Primary treatment of sewage consists of removal of

A. arge suspended organic solids
B. il and grease
C. and and girt
D. loating materials
Answer» B. il and grease
341.

If is the diameter of upper circular portion, the overall depth of New Egg shaped sewer section, is

A. .250 D
B. .350 D
C. .425 D
D. .625 D
Answer» E.
342.

The small sewers are cleaned by

A. lushing
B. ane rodding
C. ooden pills
D. one of these
Answer» B. ane rodding
343.

The settling velocity of a spherical particle of diameter less than 0.1 mm as per Stock’s law, is

A. s = 418 (Gs – Gw) d [(3T + 70)/100]
B. s = 418 (Gs – Gw)d² [(3T + 70)/100]
C. s = 218 (Gs – Gw)d² [(3T + 70)/100]
D. s = 218 (Gs – Gw)d [(3T + 70)/100]
Answer» C. s = 218 (Gs – Gw)d² [(3T + 70)/100]
344.

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. ull depth
B. alf full
C. wo third full
D. hree fourth full
Answer» C. wo third full
345.

For evaporation and measurement of settable solids, the apparatus used, is

A. jar
B. breaker
C. test tube
D. n Imhoff cone
Answer» E.
346.

The settlement velocity of a solid (diameter 0.5 mm, specific gravity 1.75) in water having temperature 10°C, is

A. 13.5 cm/sec
B. 13.5 cm/sec
C. 13.5 cm/sec
D. 00 cm/sec
Answer» C. 13.5 cm/sec
347.

Boussinesq’s equation for ascertaining unit pressure at a depth on sewers due to traffic loads, is

A. t = 3H3p/2 Z5
B. t = 2H3p/3 Z5
C. t = 3H3p/2 Z5
D. t = 2H3p/3 Z5
Answer» B. t = 2H3p/3 Z5
348.

depends upon The Chezy’s constant C in the formula V = C

A. ize of the sewer
B. hape of the sewer
C. oughness of sewer surface
D. ll the above
Answer» E.
349.

The angle subtended by the surface of sewer water with partial flow, at sewer centre is 120°, the depth of sewerage is

A. 0 cm
B. 5 cm
C. 0 cm
D. 0 cm
Answer» E.
350.

The normal values of over flow rates for sedimentation tanks using coagulant, ranges between

A. 5,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day
B. 0,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day
C. 0,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day
D. 0,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day
Answer» D. 0,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day