Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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