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51.

For drains up to 15 cumecs, the depth d and width B are related by

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
52.

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
53.

The following 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.
54.

If the over land flow from the critical point to the drain is 8 km and the difference in level is 12.4 m, the inlet time is

A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours.
Answer» D. 5 hours.
55.

For treating the sewage of a large city, you will recommend

A. a sedimentation tank and an activated sludge treatment plant
B. a plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate trickling filters
C. sedimentation tanks with high rate trickling filters
D. none of these.
Answer» B. a plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate trickling filters
56.

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
57.

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

A. a jar
B. a breaker
C. a test tube
D. an Imhoff cone.
Answer» E.
58.

During putrifaction process of sewage the gas given off, is

A. carbon dioxide
B. hydrogen
C. ammonia
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
59.

In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm inorganic solids get separated if specific gravity is

A. 2.25
B. 2.50
C. 2.55
D. 2.65
Answer» E.
60.

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
61.

The Chezy's constant C in the formula V = C √rs depends upon

A. size of the sewer
B. shape of the sewer
C. roughness of sewer surface
D. all the above.
Answer» E.
62.

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.
63.

Sluge banks are formed if sewage is disposed of in

A. rivers
B. seas
C. lakes
D. none of these.
Answer» C. lakes
64.

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
65.

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
Answer» B. B
66.

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. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
67.

Hazin's formula given by following equation 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.
68.

The drainage area of a town is 12 hectares. Its 40% area is hard pavement (K = 0.85), the 40% area is unpaved streets (K = 0.20) and the remaining is wooded areas (K = 0.15). Assuming the time of concentration for the areas as 30 minutes and using the formula Ps = 900/t+60 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.
69.

A rainfall may be classified as acidic if its pH value is less or equal to

A. 6
B. 7
C. 5
D. 6.5
Answer» D. 6.5
70.

If the diameter of a sewer is 100 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity, is

A. 1 in 60
B. 1 in 100
C. 1 in 120
D. none of these.
Answer» B. 1 in 100
71.

Which one of the following part of human body withstands minimum radiation

A. thyroid
B. kidneys
C. eyes
D. ovaries/testis.
Answer» E.
72.

In a residential colony, sewers of diameters 100 mm, 150 mm and 225 mm were laid with a gradient 1 in 120. Which portion of the sewage system does not choke in due course of time

A. 100 mm dia.
B. 150 mm dia.
C. 225 mm dia.
D. all of these.
Answer» D. all of these.
73.

The ratio of maximum sewage flow to average sewage flow for mains up to 1 m in diameter, is

A. 1.5
B. 2.0
C. 3.0
D. 4.0
Answer» C. 3.0
74.

House connections to the laterals is generally made by

A. R.C.C.
B. P.C.C.
C. Cast iron
D. Glazed stonewares.
Answer» E.
75.

The coagulant widely used for sewage treatment, is

A. alum
B. ferric chloride
C. ferric sulphate
D. chlorinated copperas.
Answer» C. ferric sulphate
76.

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
77.

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
78.

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
Answer» D. D
79.

For the open drain (N = 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
80.

The maximum spacing of manholes specified by Indian standard in sewers upto 0.3 m diameter is

A. 20 m
B. 30 m
C. 45 m
D. 75 m
Answer» D. 75 m
81.

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
82.

In trickling filter, B.O.D. is reduced to

A. 30 to 40%
B. 40 to 60%
C. 60 to 80%
D. 80 to 90%
Answer» D. 80 to 90%
83.

It is customary to design a sewer for D.W.F. on the basis of

A. Average demand
B. Twice the average demand
C. Thrice the average demand
D. Four times the average demand
Answer» D. Four times the average demand
84.

Drop manholes at the junctions of sewer lines, are provided if

A. Invert level of a branch sewer is more than 60 cm that of the main sewer
B. Sewer line runs along a main road
C. Ordinary manhole cannot be built
D. Two sewer lines intersect
Answer» B. Sewer line runs along a main road
85.

For laying a sewer line in a trench of 2 m width, an offset line is marked on the ground parallel to the given centre line at a distance of

A. 100 cm
B. 120 cm
C. 140 cm
D. 160 cm
Answer» E.
86.

Drop manholes are the manholes

A. Without entry ladders
B. Without manhole covers
C. With depths more than 3.5 m
D. Having drains at different levels
Answer» E.
87.

The bottom of the sewage inlet chamber of septic tanks, is provided an outward slope

A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 15
D. 1 in 20
Answer» C. 1 in 15
88.

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
89.

The effluent of a septic tank is

A. Fit for discharge into any open drain
B. Foul and contains dissolved and suspended solids
C. As good as that from a complete treatment
D. None of these
Answer» B. Foul and contains dissolved and suspended solids
90.

The quantity of liquid waste which flows in sewers during the period of rainfall, is known

A. Sanitary sewage
B. Industrial waste
C. Storm sewage
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
91.

Aerobic bacterias

A. Flourish in the presence of free oxygen
B. Consume organic matter as their food
C. Oxidise organic matter in sewage
D. All the above
Answer» E.
92.

Maximum permissible velocity 1.5 m/sec, is adopted in drains

A. With beds of rocks and gravels
B. Lined with stones
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
93.

In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is

A. Q/(B × D)
B. Q/(L × D)
C. Q/L
D. Q/(B × L)
Answer» E.
94.

If is the rugosity coefficient, is the bed slope of sewer, the velocity of flow in m/sec may be obtained by the formula V = (1/n) r2/3 s1/2 evolved by

A. Chezy
B. Manning
C. Bazin
D. Kutter
Answer» C. Bazin
95.

The sewer which transports the sewage to the point of treatment, is called

A. House sewer
B. Out-fall sewer
C. Branch sewer
D. Main sewer
Answer» C. Branch sewer
96.

Dried sewage after treatment is used as

A. Fertilizer
B. Building material
C. Chemical for lowering B.O.D.
D. Base material for paints
Answer» B. Building material
97.

The standard B.O.D. of water is taken for

A. 1 day
B. 2 days
C. 3 days
D. 5 days
Answer» E.
98.

Which one of the following gases is most significant as air pollutant?

A. Carbondioxide
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Sulphur-dioxide
Answer» E.
99.

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.
100.

If D.O. concentration falls down to zero in any natural drainage, it indicates the zone of

A. Degradation
B. Active decomposition
C. Recovery
D. Cleaner water
Answer» C. Recovery