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This section includes 16 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. |
The disappearance of the plants and animals is due to the _________ in water. www.rejinpaul.comwww.rejinpaul.com Download updated materials from Rejinpaul Network App |
A. | Nitrogen depletion |
B. | Chlorine depletion |
C. | Oxygen depletion |
D. | Ozone depletion |
Answer» D. Ozone depletion | |
2. |
The presence of which of the following in sewage indicates nitrogen content before decomposition of sewage? |
A. | Nitrites |
B. | Nitrates |
C. | Free ammonia |
D. | Albuminoid nitrogen |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
The decomposition of sewage takes place, causing a pungent smell. Which of the following causes the pungent smell? |
A. | CO2 |
B. | H2SO4 |
C. | HCL |
D. | H2S |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
The propulsion of water into steam drum by extremely rapid, almost explosive boiling of water at the heating surface is called ___________ |
A. | Foaming |
B. | Priming |
C. | Corrosion |
D. | Caustic embrittlement |
Answer» C. Corrosion | |
5. |
The phenomenon during which the boiler material becomes brittle due to accumulation of caustic substances is known as ___________ |
A. | Foaming |
B. | Priming |
C. | Corrosion |
D. | Caustic embrittlement |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
The addition of substances or energy forms that directly or indirectly alter the nature of the water body is called? |
A. | Water contamination |
B. | Water pollution |
C. | Sanitation |
D. | Water treatment |
Answer» C. Sanitation | |
7. |
What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called? |
A. | Eutrophication |
B. | Algae growth |
C. | Nitrification |
D. | Denitrification |
Answer» B. Algae growth | |
8. |
Ws = Wsp + Wss What does Wsp stand for in the above equation? |
A. | Total dry solids |
B. | Raw primary solids |
C. | Suspended solids |
D. | none |
Answer» C. Suspended solids | |
9. |
In ion-exchange process, the capital cost is _________ and the operational expenses are ______________ |
A. | Low, high |
B. | High, low |
C. | High, high |
D. | Low, low |
Answer» D. Low, low | |
10. |
What is CU in the expression CU= D60/D10 where D60 and D10 are the sizes of particle such that 60% and 10% of the particles are finer than these sizes respectively? |
A. | Coefficient of compaction |
B. | Coefficient of consolidation |
C. | Uniformity coefficient |
D. | Effective size |
Answer» D. Effective size | |
11. |
__________ requires EPA to establish regulations to protect human health from contaminants present in drinking water. |
A. | SAWD |
B. | SDWA |
C. | ASAW |
D. | SWSA |
Answer» C. ASAW | |
12. |
In the concept of self purification of natural streams, complete the following phrase. Solution to pollution is _________ |
A. | Control |
B. | Dilution |
C. | Reuse |
D. | Recycle |
Answer» C. Reuse | |
13. |
_________ is accomplished by the replenishment of oxygen lost to bacterial degradation of organic waste. |
A. | Gas transfer |
B. | Dilution |
C. | Filtration |
D. | Re-suspension |
Answer» B. Dilution | |
14. |
The central pollution control board and the department of ocean and environment has established __________ stations over the entire coastal line of the country. |
A. | 171 |
B. | 172 |
C. | 173 |
D. | 174 |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address water pollution. |
A. | 1945 |
B. | 1946 |
C. | 1947 |
D. | 1948 |
Answer» E. | |
16. |
If the precipitate formed is soft, loose and slimy, these are __________ and if the precipitate is hard and adhering on the inner wall, it is called _____________ |
A. | Sludges, scale |
B. | Scale, sludges |
C. | Sludges, rodent |
D. | Scale, rodent |
Answer» B. Scale, sludges | |