Explore topic-wise MCQs in Applied Chemistry.

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101.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the zeolite process?

A. No sludge is formed
B. The process is almost automatic
C. Suspended impurities get deposited around the zeolite particles
D. Zero hardness can be occurred
Answer» D. Zero hardness can be occurred
102.

How many types of wastewater treatment plants are there based on the type of wastewater?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» E.
103.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address waterpollution.

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer» E.
104.

The exhausted cation exchange column is regenerated by passing a solution of ____________

A. Dil. HCl
B. Dil. NaCl
C. Conc. HCl
D. Conc. NaCl
Answer» B. Dil. NaCl
105.

Ws = Wsp + WssWhat 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
106.

Who is responsible for the clean-up of oil spill?

A. HWS
B. APS
C. Oil Pollution Act
D. SARA
Answer» D. SARA
107.

In a flowing stream, the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria ________ dissolved oxygen.

A. Increases
B. Depletes
C. Maintains
D. Improves
Answer» C. Maintains
108.

The color of the natural zeolite is ____________

A. Green
B. Grey
C. Black
D. Blue
Answer» B. Grey
109.

What is the average ozone concentration created during Ozonation?

A. 1000 mg/l
B. 5000 mg/l
C. 10000 mg/l
D. 15000 mg/l
Answer» D. 15000 mg/l
110.

__________ requires EPA to establish regulations to protect human health from contaminants presentin drinking water.

A. SAWD
B. SDWA
C. ASAW
D. SWSA
Answer» C. ASAW
111.

Which of the following ion get released from the anion exchange column?

A. CO3-2
B. OH–
C. Cl–
D. SO4-2
Answer» C. Cl–
112.

SBR operates as ________ process.

A. Batch
B. Continuous
C. Semi-continuous
D. Discontinuous
Answer» B. Continuous
113.

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.
114.

Season-cracking can be prevented by cold-working of brass at _________

A. 15oC
B. 100oC
C. 300oC
D. 550oC
Answer» D. 550oC
115.

Ion-free water coming out from the exchanger is known as ____________

A. Potable water
B. Disinfected water
C. Coagulated water
D. Demineralised water
Answer» E.
116.

Zeolites are complex compound of ____________

A. Aluminium and lime
B. Silica and soda
C. Aluminium, silica and soda
D. Lime and soda
Answer» D. Lime and soda
117.

The phenomenon during which the boiler material becomes brittle due to accumulation of causticsubstances is known as ___________

A. Foaming
B. Priming
C. Corrosion
D. Caustic embrittlement
Answer» E.
118.

How much chromium is required to provide oxidation resistance for use over 1000oC?

A. 1%
B. 6%
C. 12%
D. 17%
Answer» E.
119.

The Clean Water Act (CWA) regulates __________

A. Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United States
B. Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United Kingdom
C. Discharge of pollutants into the air of the United States
D. Discharge of pollutants into the waters of India
Answer» B. Discharge of pollutants into the waters of the United Kingdom
120.

Foaming is caused by the formation of ___________

A. Acids
B. Alcohols
C. Oils and alkalis
D. Ketones
Answer» D. Ketones
121.

The permissible dose of chloride in domestic sewage is __________

A. 120ppm
B. 10ppm
C. 1ppm
D. 250ppm
Answer» B. 10ppm
122.

What is the objective of water quality management?

A. Control the discharge of pollutants
B. Pollutants are discharged into flowing streams
C. Selective pollutants are released
D. Only highly toxic pollutants are released
Answer» B. Pollutants are discharged into flowing streams
123.

Ion-exchange resin is ____________

A. Linear
B. Low molecular weight
C. Organic polymer with porous structure
D. Soluble
Answer» D. Soluble
124.

What does SBR stand for?

A. Secondary batch reactor
B. Sequential biological reactor
C. Secondary biological reactor
D. Sequential batch reactor
Answer» E.
125.

The decomposition of the matter produces into ___________ and in presence of ____________

A. Carbondioxide and oxygen
B. Oxygen and nitrogen
C. Nitrogen and carbondioxide
D. Nitrogen and chlorine
Answer» B. Oxygen and nitrogen
126.

The effective size of sand of the slow sand filter is __________

A. 0.1-0.2mm
B. 0.2-0.3mm
C. 0.4-0.7mm
D. 1-2mm
Answer» C. 0.4-0.7mm
127.

The secondary clarifiers are ________

A. Circular
B. Rectangular
C. Square
D. Triangular
Answer» B. Rectangular
128.

The chemical formula of Permutit is ____________

A. SiOAl2O3Na2O
B. SiO2Al2O3Na2O
C. SiO2Al2O3NaO
D. SiO3Al2O3Na2O
Answer» C. SiO2Al2O3NaO
129.

The uniformity characteristics of sand expressed in terms of __________

A. Effective size
B. Effective size and uniformity coefficient
C. Uniformity coefficient
D. Mean velocity
Answer» C. Uniformity coefficient
130.

Section __________ of CWA regulates discharges of hazardous substances.

A. 311(b)(2)(B)
B. 311(b)(2)(A)
C. 312(b)(2)(A)
D. 311(b)(1)(A)
Answer» C. 312(b)(2)(A)
131.

The maximum quantity of dissolved oxygen present in wastewater is called __________

A. Saturated dissolved oxygen
B. Maximum dissolved oxygen
C. Optimal dissolved oxygen
D. Peak dissolved oxygen
Answer» B. Maximum dissolved oxygen
132.

What is the maximum time required for ozone degradation?

A. 15 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. 60 minutes
Answer» C. 45 minutes
133.

The propulsion of water into steam drum by extremely rapid, almost explosive boiling of water at theheating surface is called ___________

A. Foaming
B. Priming
C. Corrosion
D. Caustic embrittlement
Answer» C. Corrosion
134.

The impact of pollution depends upon nature of the pollutants and the ___________

A. Toxic contaminants
B. Season
C. Contaminants
D. Characteristics of river
Answer» E.
135.

Fluorex is a special mixture of ____________

A. Di-calcium phosphate and carbon
B. Tri-calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite
C. Di-calcium phosphate and phosphoric acid
D. Tri-calcium phosphate and carbon
Answer» C. Di-calcium phosphate and phosphoric acid
136.

Dezincification of brass is prevented by addition of ________

A. Nickel
B. Zinc
C. Arsenic
D. Tungsten
Answer» D. Tungsten
137.

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
138.

% chromium mixed with ______ can be used up to 1100oC.

A. Nickel
B. Chromium
C. Aluminum
D. Silicon
Answer» B. Chromium
139.

Which of the following is not correct regarding Ozonation?

A. Does not requires chemicals
B. Eliminates bad taste
C. Eliminates odour
D. Operational costs are low
Answer» E.
140.

On how many conditions does the intervention of wastewater depend on?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 6
D. 4
Answer» C. 6
141.

In the concept of self purification of natural streams, complete the following phrase. Solution topollution is _________

A. Control
B. Dilution
C. Reuse
D. Recycle
Answer» C. Reuse
142.

_______ provides the dual purpose of providing DO and mixing of the mixed liquor and wastewater.

A. Flocculation
B. Aeration
C. Sedimentation
D. Clarification
Answer» C. Sedimentation
143.

What is the percentage of aerobically digested sludge?

A. 0.2-0.5
B. 0.3-0.6
C. 1.0-2.0
D. 1.5-3.0
Answer» D. 1.5-3.0
144.

The term ‘Sullage’ refers to:

A. Fresh wastewater
B. Septic wastewater
C. Wastewater from kitchen, laundry
D. Toxic wastewater
Answer» D. Toxic wastewater
145.

Greenhouse effect is

A. Painting house green in colour
B. Wearing green colour dress
C. Having green room in the house
D. Sun’s heat is trapped and not allowed to
Answer» E.
146.

Smog = a

A. Smoke in dog’s stomach
B. Smoke + fog
C. Smoke dog
D. frog in fog
Answer» C. Smoke dog
147.

Van Mahotsav is

A. Planting trees in January
B. Cutting trees in January
C. Cutting trees in July
D. Planting trees in July
Answer» E.
148.

Greenhouse gases includes

A. CO2, Methane, Nitrous oxide
B. CO2, Argon, Nitrous oxide
C. CO2, Methane, Chlorine
D. CO2, Methane, Flourine
Answer» B. CO2, Argon, Nitrous oxide
149.

Marble cancer is caused by

A. bacteria
B. virus
C. Acid rain
D. Alkali rain
Answer» D. Alkali rain
150.

Ganga Action Plan is associated with

A. Increase of fish culture in the Ganges
B. Reduce Ganga water pollution
C. Construct more bridges over the Ganges
D. Increase water transport on the Ganges
Answer» C. Construct more bridges over the Ganges