Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Science.

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1.

The velocity of water in the pipe is 1.8m/Sec. What is the diameter of pipe used?

A. 10cm
B. 15cm
C. 25cm
D. 40cm
Answer» E.
2.

State whether the following statement is true or false.Lead pipes are used in water supply mains.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

According the mass curve method, the storage capacity is defined as

A. Maximum excess of supply / Maximum excess of demand
B. Maximum excess of supply * Maximum excess of demand
C. Maximum excess of supply – Maximum excess of demand
D. Maximum excess of supply + Maximum excess of demand
Answer» E.
4.

The storm frequency for a peripheral commercial area is

A. Once a year
B. Twice a year
C. Once in 2 years
D. Once in a month
Answer» D. Once in a month
5.

Which of the following surface has a maximum Kuichling's impermeability factor?

A. Gravel road
B. Water tight roof surface
C. Unpaved surface
D. Macadamized road ways
Answer» C. Unpaved surface
6.

Consider the following statement.The storm water flow depends on1. Catchment area2. Ground slope3. Quality of water4. Rainfall durationWhich of the following is correct?

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 4
Answer» D. 1, 4
7.

State whether the following statement is true or false.Conservancy system is a highly unhygienic system, causing insanitary conditions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

The choice of combined water carriage system does not depend on

A. Space consideration
B. Even rainfall pattern
C. Steep topography
D. Pumping requirements
Answer» D. Pumping requirements
9.

Shorter the duration of rainfall, ____ will be the rainfall intensity.

A. Lesser
B. Constant
C. Slightly lesser
D. Greater
Answer» E.
10.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The peaking factor is directly proportional to the population of the city.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The water carriage system is more suitable in rural conditions.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Infiltration of water does not depend on

A. Size of sewer
B. Sewer material
C. Quality of water
D. Type of soil
Answer» D. Type of soil
13.

_________ flow persists for various time duration.

A. Minimum sewage
B. Maximum sewage
C. Sustained
D. Average sewage
Answer» D. Average sewage
14.

When the storm occurs once a year, the rainfall intensity R is

A. R = 300/ t 0.625
B. R = 150/ t 0.625
C. R = 150/ t 2
D. R = 300/ t 2
Answer» C. R = 150/ t 2
15.

Which of the following represents the peak flow?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
16.

Which of the following is incorrect regarding partially combined water carriage system?

A. The sewers are of reasonable size
B. There is choking of sewer
C. The storm water increases load on treatment units
D. The storm water increases the cost of pumping
Answer» C. The storm water increases load on treatment units
17.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a separate water carriage system?

A. Low installation charge
B. No loads on treatment units
C. Lesser air contact with small sized sewer
D. Provision of the automatic flushing tank is not required
Answer» D. Provision of the automatic flushing tank is not required
18.

Which of the following is correct regarding water carriage system?

A. Chances of the epidemic is there
B. Foul smell is produced
C. Does not cause pollution
D. Highly dependent on labours
Answer» D. Highly dependent on labours
19.

___________ is the process in which ground water unfiltrate into the sewers.

A. Exfiltration
B. Infiltration
C. Filtration
D. Osmosis
Answer» C. Filtration
20.

The design period of main and branch sewer is

A. 5years
B. 10years
C. 30years
D. 40years
Answer» D. 40years
21.

The storm frequency for a peripheral residential area is ___ a year.

A. Once
B. Twice
C. Thrice
D. 4 times
Answer» C. Thrice
22.

The wet weather flow is also known by ______

A. Minimum sewage flow
B. Maximum sewage flow
C. Storm water flow
D. Average rate of flow
Answer» D. Average rate of flow
23.

The Lateral sewer has a peaking factor of ___

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
24.

If the type of surface is of the most densely populated portion of the city, what is the value of Kuichling's impermeability factor?

A. 0.14
B. 0.3
C. 0.8
D. 0.45
Answer» D. 0.45
25.

________ is the process which indicates the flow of waste water from the sewer into the ground.

A. Exfiltration
B. Infiltration
C. Filtration
D. Osmosis
Answer» B. Infiltration
26.

Which of the following has a maximum peaking factor?

A. Domestic sewer
B. Branch sewer
C. Main sewer
D. Trunk sewer
Answer» B. Branch sewer
27.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The water carriage system is a hygienic system without any bad smell.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
28.

Normally, the amount of water required for flushing operation is _____ litres.

A. 10-20
B. 5-10
C. 15-20
D. 20-30
Answer» C. 15-20
29.

The value of Fruhlings factor for suburban locality is ______

A. 0.1
B. 0.2
C. 0.5
D. 0.8
Answer» D. 0.8
30.

The valve which is preferred in elevated tanks and stand pipes is

A. Altitude valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C. Reflux valve
D. Air relief valve
Answer» B. Pressure relief valve
31.

The point R in the figure represents the ________

A. Minimum flow
B. Maximum flow
C. Average rate of flow
D. Peak flow
Answer» D. Peak flow
32.

State whether the following statement is true or false.The hourly demand rate is constant throughout the day.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
33.

The pre-stressed concrete pipes are used for heads ____

A. <8m
B. <61m
C. >60m
D. <35m
Answer» D. <35m
34.

_______ causes hoop tension in pipe shell.

A. Internal water pressure
B. External water pressure
C. Water hammer
D. Longitudinal stress
Answer» B. External water pressure
35.

Which of the following is correct regarding Cement concrete pipes?

A. They are corrosive
B. The maintenance cost is high
C. Unreinforced pipes are liable to tensile crack
D. It is easy to repair them
Answer» D. It is easy to repair them
36.

Which grade of concrete is used in Reinforced concrete pipes?

A. M10
B. M15
C. M20
D. M25
Answer» E.
37.

The peaking factor is defined by

A. Peak flow * Average flow
B. Peak flow – Average flow
C. Peak flow + Average flow
D. Peak flow / Average flow
Answer» E.
38.

The rate of infiltration lies in the range of ______ m3/hectare/day.

A. 0.20-0.28
B. 0.42-0.63
C. 0.60-0.80
D. 0.70-0.90
Answer» B. 0.42-0.63
39.

Which of the following is an advantage of the combined water carriage system?

A. There is more air in large sewer
B. There is the inclusion of storm water
C. There is difficulties in ventilation of large sewer
D. Overflowing of sewer
Answer» B. There is the inclusion of storm water
40.

State whether the following statement is true of false.The maximum runoff occurs when the duration of storm equals the time of concentration.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False