Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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301.

The design period in years for pumping plants, is

A. 1
B. 2 to 3
C. 3 to 5
D. 5 to 10
Answer» E.
302.

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. 25 %
B. 50 %
C. 10 %
D. 5 %
Answer» C. 10 %
303.

The most dangerous pollutant in vehicular emissions is

A. CO₂
B. SO₂
C. CO₂
D. O₂
Answer» B. SO₂
304.

If the pH value of sewage is 7

A. It is acidic
B. It is alkaline
C. It is neutral
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
305.

In sewers the highest non-scouring velocity is achieved in

A. Glazed bricks sewers
B. Cast iron sewers
C. Cement concrete sewers
D. Stone ware sewers
Answer» B. Cast iron sewers
306.

In sewage having fully oxidised organic matter, the nitrogen exists in the form of

A. Nitrites
B. Nitrates
C. Free ammonia
D. Aluminoid nitrogen
Answer» C. Free ammonia
307.

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
308.

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

A. pt = 3H3p/2 Z5
B. pt = 2H3p/3 Z5
C. pt = 3H3p/2 Z5
D. pt = 2H3p/3 Z5
Answer» B. pt = 2H3p/3 Z5
309.

The average temperature of sewage in India, is

A. 10°C
B. 15°C
C. 20°C
D. 25°C
Answer» D. 25°C
310.

For detecting the nitrites in the sewage, the matching colour may be developed by adding

A. Potassium permanganate
B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine
C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid potassium hydroxide
D. None of these
Answer» C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid potassium hydroxide
311.

For detecting the nitrates in sewage, the colour may be developed by adding

A. Potassium permanganate
B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine
C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
312.

The algae dies out in the zone of

A. Degradation
B. Active decomposition
C. Recovery
D. Cleaner water
Answer» B. Active decomposition
313.

Imhoff cone is used to determine

A. Settleable solids
B. Suspended solids
C. Dissolved solids
D. None of these
Answer» B. Suspended solids
314.

Ventilating shafts are provided to a sewer line at every

A. 100 m
B. 150 m
C. 200 m
D. 300 m
Answer» E.
315.

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

A. 15 cm c/c
B. 22.5 cm c/c
C. 30 cm c/c
D. 50 cm c/c
Answer» C. 30 cm c/c
316.

The sewage is pumped up

A. From low lying areas
B. From flat areas
C. From basements
D. All the above
Answer» E.
317.

Fresh sewage is generally

A. Alkaline
B. Acidic
C. Highly decomposed
D. A source of objectionable odour
Answer» B. Acidic
318.

A manhole is generally provided at each

A. Bend
B. Junction
C. Change of gradient
D. All the above
Answer» E.
319.

Acid regression stage of sludge digestion at a temperature 21°C extends over a period of

A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer» E.
320.

If the discharge of a sewer running half is 628 1.p.s., i = 0.001, and n = 0.010, the diameter of the sewer, is

A. 1.39 m
B. 1.49 m
C. 1.59 m
D. 1.69 m
Answer» E.
321.

If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 5 ppm after incubating a 2.5% solution of sewage sample for 5 days at 21°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is

A. 50 ppm
B. 100 ppm
C. 150 ppm
D. 200 ppm
Answer» E.
322.

The sewer which received discharge from two or more main sewers, is known as

A. A trunk sewer
B. An outfall sewer
C. A main sewer
D. An intercepting sewer
Answer» B. An outfall sewer
323.

The laying of sewers is done with

A. Magnetic compass
B. Theodolite
C. Level
D. Clinometer
Answer» D. Clinometer
324.

The gradient of sewers depends upon

A. Velocity of flow
B. Diameter of the sewer
C. Discharge
D. All the above
Answer» E.
325.

The sewerage system consists of

A. House sewer
B. Lateral sewer
C. Branch sewer
D. All of these
Answer» E.
326.

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

A. Raising low lying areas by dumping
B. Concreting
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» C. Both A and B
327.

Fresh sewage may become stale in

A. One hour
B. Two to three hours
C. Three to four hours
D. Six hours
Answer» D. Six hours
328.

If q is the average sewage flow from a city of population P, the maximum sewage flow

A. Q = [(4 + )/(18 + )] q
B. Q = [(18 + P)/(4 + )] q
C. Q = [(18 + )/(4 + )] q
D. Q = [(5 + )/((15 + )] q
Answer» D. Q = [(5 + )/((15 + )] q
329.

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.
330.

Oxidation process results in the formation of

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrates
C. Sulphates
D. All the above
Answer» E.
331.

Are available in size Stoneware sewers

A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. 20 cm
D. All the above
Answer» E.
332.

Removal of oil and grease from sewage, is known

A. Screening
B. Skimming
C. Filtration
D. None of these
Answer» C. Filtration
333.

The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known

A. Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.)
B. Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.)
C. Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.)
D. None of these
Answer» C. Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.)
334.

In a trickling filter

A. Filtration process is used
B. Biological action is used
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Answer» C. Neither A nor B
335.

In a grit chamber of a sewage treatment plant,

A. Flow velocity 0.15 m to 0.3 m/sec is kept
B. Depth of 0.9 m to 1.20 m is kept
C. One minute of detention period is kept
D. All the above
Answer» E.
336.

The minimum diameter of sewer to be adopted is

A. 10 cm
B. 12.5 cm
C. 15 cm
D. 25 cm
Answer» D. 25 cm
337.

In a sludge digestion tank if the moisture content of sludge V1 litres is reduced from p1 % to p2 % the volume V2 is

A. [(100 + P1)/(100 – P2)] V1
B. [(100 – P1)/(100 + P2)] V1
C. [(100 – P1)/(100 – P2)] V1
D. [(100 + P2)/(100 – P1)] V1
Answer» D. [(100 + P2)/(100 – P1)] V1
338.

The pH value of sewage is determined with the help of

A. Imhoff Cone
B. Turbid meter
C. Potentiometer
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
339.

Dry weather flow is:

A. Average daily rate of flow
B. Average monthly rate of flow
C. Average annual rate of flow
D. Water supply allowance per capita
Answer» E.
340.

The sludge does not contain waste water from

A. Bath rooms
B. Wash basins
C. Kitchen sinks
D. Toilets
Answer» E.
341.

The porosity of sediments in sewer pipes, is usually taken as

A. 0.010
B. 0.011
C. 0.012
D. 0.013
Answer» E.
342.

The sewage treatment units in which anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is used, are called

A. Imhoff tanks
B. Trickling filters
C. Sludge sedimentation tanks
D. None of these
Answer» C. Sludge sedimentation tanks
343.

For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K 2 Cr 2 0 7 in the presence of

A. H 2 SO 4
B. HNO 3
C. HCl
D. none of these.
Answer» B. HNO 3
344.

If 2% solution of a sewage sample is incubated for 5 days at 20°C and depletion of oxygen was found to be 5 ppm, B.O.D. of the sewage is

A. 200 ppm
B. 225 ppm
C. 250 ppm
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.