Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Science.

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1.

The minimum depth to which sewage should be discharged of sea water is

A. 0.5m
B. 1m
C. 2m
D. 3m
Answer» E.
2.

The lakes are classified into how many types on the basis of productivity?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
3.

The tolerance limit of COD of sewage to be discharged in sea water is

A. 250ppm
B. 100ppm
C. 40ppm
D. 20ppm
Answer» B. 100ppm
4.

When the BOD of wastewater increases, then

A. Rate of reaeration decreases
B. Rate of oxygen deficit increases
C. Rate of oxygen deficit decreases
D. Amount of oxygen in wastewater increases
Answer» C. Rate of oxygen deficit decreases
5.

The reoxygenation constant at temperature 'T' is expressed by

A. KRT = KR20 (1.016)T
B. KRT = KR20 (1.047) T-20
C. KRT = KR20 (1.016)T-20
D. KRT = KR20 (1.047)T
Answer» D. KRT = KR20 (1.047)T
6.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The eutrophication process leads to turbidity in lakes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The turbulence decreases the DO content of water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

The depth of Euphotic zone is measured by

A. Calorimeter
B. Turbidity meter
C. Secchi disk
D. Radar
Answer» D. Radar
9.

Which type of pollution is a Cultural eutrophication?

A. Water pollution
B. Noise pollution
C. Thermal pollution
D. Soil pollution
Answer» B. Noise pollution
10.

State whether the following statement is true or false.Rate of aeration is independent of the D.O content of wastewater.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

The design velocity of flow of a detritus tank is

A. 1m/Sec
B. 1.2m/Sec
C. 0.9m/Sec
D. 0.5m/Sec
Answer» D. 0.5m/Sec
12.

Which of the following device is used for removal of oil and grease?

A. Skimming tank
B. Grit chambers
C. Tube settlers
D. Flocculator
Answer» B. Grit chambers
13.

In which of the following, large impurities are attached with air bubbles to remove it from the wastewater?

A. Sludge digestion tank
B. Primary sedimentation
C. Vacuum floatation
D. Oxidation pond
Answer» D. Oxidation pond
14.

Which of the following has minimum detention period?

A. Grit chamber
B. Sedimentation tank
C. Oxidation ditch
D. Oxidation pond
Answer» B. Sedimentation tank
15.

The dimension formula of kinematic viscosity is

A. L-1T
B. ML-1T-1
C. ML-2T-2
D. L2T-1
Answer» E.
16.

The aerobic decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter gives

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Nitrates and ammonia
D. Nitrogen and ammonia
Answer» D. Nitrogen and ammonia
17.

The average standard BOD of domestic sewage is measured in

A. ppm
B. Kg/day
C. Kg per person per day
D. Number of persons per day
Answer» D. Number of persons per day
18.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The fresh sewage is acidic in nature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
19.

The expression of relative stability at 20oC is given by

A. S = (1-(0.794)T20
B. S = 100 (1-(0.794) T20)
C. S = 1-(0.794) T20
D. S = 100 (0.794) T20
Answer» C. S = 1-(0.794) T20
20.

The nitrogenous demand occurs due to oxidation of

A. Ammonia
B. Sulfur
C. Organic matter
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Sulfur
21.

The nitrogenous demand begins after how many days?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» E.
22.

In India, the average temperature of sewage is

A. 10oC
B. 20oC
C. 40oC
D. 80oC
Answer» C. 40oC
23.

The oxidizing agent used in COD test is

A. Potassium chloride
B. Potassium per-manganate
C. Potassium chromate
D. Potassium dichromate
Answer» E.
24.

Partially oxidized sewage contains

A. Nitrites and Nitrates
B. Nitrates and sulfur
C. Sulfates and nitrates
D. Nitrites and sulfur
Answer» E.
25.

The decomposition of nitrogenous organic matter in the absence of oxygen gives

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Nitrates and ammonia
D. Nitrogen, ammonia and organic acids
Answer» E.
26.

_______ indicates the freshness of sewage.

A. Turbidity
B. Color
C. Temperature
D. COD
Answer» C. Temperature
27.

The aerobic decomposition of sulfurous organic matter gives

A. Nitrites and water
B. Carbon dioxide and water
C. Sulfates and water
D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
Answer» D. Nitrogen and Ammonia
28.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The value of deoxygenation constant is independent of the temperature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
29.

The carbonaceous demand occurs due to oxidation of

A. Ammonia
B. Sulfur
C. Organic matter
D. Nitrogen
Answer» D. Nitrogen
30.

5 days BOD at 20oC is ___ of total demand.

A. 0.2
B. 0.47
C. 0.68
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
31.

The detention period of detritus tank is

A. 40 seconds
B. 1 minute
C. 3 minute
D. 1 hour
Answer» D. 1 hour
32.

The dimension formula of dynamic viscosity is

A. ML-1T
B. ML-1T-1
C. ML-2T-2
D. ML-1T-3
Answer» C. ML-2T-2
33.

The coefficient of drag for a transition settling is

A. CD = 18.5/R0.6
B. CD = 24/R
C. CD = 8.5/R0.6
D. CD = R/24
Answer» B. CD = 24/R
34.

A pressure difference of ___ is applied to vacuum floatation method to remove impurities from sewage.

A. 0.5 atm
B. 1 atm
C. 1.5 atm
D. 2 atm
Answer» C. 1.5 atm
35.

The permissible dose of chloride in domestic sewage is

A. 120ppm
B. 10ppm
C. 1ppm
D. 250ppm
Answer» B. 10ppm
36.

______ represents the number of dilutions required to reduce odor.

A. Dispersion
B. Threshold odor number
C. BOD
D. COD
Answer» C. BOD
37.

Which of the following expression is correct regarding deoxygenation constant where symbols have their usual meaning?

A. KDT = KD20 + (1.047)T-20
B. KDT = KD20 / (1.047) T-20
C. KDT = KD20 (1.047) T-20
D. KDT = KD20 (1.04T
Answer» D. KDT = KD20 (1.04T
38.

COD is abbreviated as

A. Chemical oxygen demand
B. Complex oxygen demand
C. Customary oxygen demand
D. Chemical oxygen deficit
Answer» B. Complex oxygen demand
39.

________ is used to find the D.O content of sewage.

A. Winkler method
B. Chromatography
C. Kjeldahl method
D. Olfactometer
Answer» C. Kjeldahl method
40.

The energy released during the aerobic oxidation of organic matter is _____ kilo calories.

A. 26
B. 254
C. 360
D. 484
Answer» E.
41.

Identify the incorrect statement from the following?

A. High odor intensity indicates odorless water
B. Fresh sewage is odorless
C. Turbidity can be measured by turbidity rod
D. NTU is a unit of turbidity
Answer» B. Fresh sewage is odorless
42.

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.
43.

The relation between dynamic and kinematic viscosity is given by

A. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity * Density of water
B. Kinematic viscosity = Dynamic viscosity + Density of water
C. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity * Density of water
D. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity / Density of water
Answer» D. Dynamic viscosity = Kinematic viscosity / Density of water
44.

Solids are removed from the wastewater by which of the following unit operation?

A. Inter facial contact
B. Solid stabilization
C. Ion transfer
D. Solids transfer
Answer» E.
45.

State whether the following statement is True or False.Dealkalization results in removal of all the ions from the wastewater.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
46.

The head loss through the screen is given by HL = k* (Vt2 – Va2), where Vt and Va are velocities through and above the screen respectively. What is the value of constant k?

A. 1
B. 0.005
C. 0.0729
D. 0.0236
Answer» D. 0.0236
47.

Which form of solute stabilization occurs when effluent passes through limestone?

A. Chlorination
B. Liming
C. Re-carbonation
D. Super-chlorination
Answer» C. Re-carbonation
48.

State whether the following statement is true or false.BOD of wastewater having aerobic oxidation is more than that, having anaerobic oxidation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
49.

The expression of relative stability at 37oC is given by

A. S = (1-(0.794)T37
B. S = 100 (1-(0.794) T37)
C. S = 1-(0.794) T20
D. S = 100 (1-(0.630)T37)
Answer» E.
50.

Imhoff cone is used to measure the _______

A. Suspended solids
B. Settleable solids
C. Dissolved solids
D. Total solids
Answer» C. Dissolved solids