Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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101.

Why are booster pumps used?

A. higher flow
B. boost pressure
C. chop solids
D. maintain flow
Answer» C. chop solids
102.

What are the pumps with one or more impellers called?

A. ansi process pumps
B. api process pumps
C. centrifugal pumps
D. positive displacement pumps
Answer» D. positive displacement pumps
103.

A steam pump is a type of centrifugal pump.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
104.

The two types of pumps behave very differently regarding pressure head and flow rate.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
105.

What are the pumps that operate by alternately filling a cavity and then displacing a given volume of liquid called?

A. centrifugal pump
B. rotating pump
C. positive displacement pump
D. roto-dynamic pump
Answer» D. roto-dynamic pump
106.

                 pumps produce a head and a flow by increasing the velocity of the liquid with the help of the rotating vane impeller.

A. displacement pumps
B. positive pumps
C. centrifugal pumps
D. rotating pumps
Answer» D. rotating pumps
107.

Based on the type of casing, the centrifugal pump is divided into            types.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
108.

The maximum efficiency of a centrifugal pump is

A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 85%
D. 100%
Answer» D. 100%
109.

The speed at which the centrifugal pump runs (in r.p.m) is

A. 200
B. 300
C. 500
D. 1200
Answer» D. 1200
110.

The centrifugal pump has a              flow.

A. variable
B. uniform
C. continuous
D. constant
Answer» D. constant
111.

Which of the following pump is classified based on the type of service?

A. displacement pump
B. centrifugal pump
C. deep well pump
D. electric driven pump
Answer» D. electric driven pump
112.

Displacement pump is classified on the basis of

A. mechanical operation of principle
B. type of power
C. type of service
D. efficiency
Answer» B. type of power
113.

Which of the following pump is based on the type of power?

A. low lift pump
B. high lift pump
C. air lift pump
D. steam engine pump
Answer» E.
114.

Which grade of stainless steel is known as acid proof steel?

A. aisi 304
B. aisi 316
C. sis 2333
D. sis 2359
Answer» C. sis 2333
115.

4 LAYING, JOINTING AND TESTING OF PIPES - APPURTENANCES

A. stainless steel
B. copper
C. ceramic
D. plastic
Answer» D. plastic
116.

Which among the following is not a loss that is developed in the pipe?

A. entry
B. exit
C. connection between two pipes
D. liquid velocity
Answer» E.
117.

Valves with constant outlet pressure are used after which of the following machines?

A. separator
B. pasteurizer
C. homogenizer
D. filling machine
Answer» E.
118.

The pipes will expand considerably when the product temperatures are high and during cleaning.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
119.

Which of the following valves is used to maintain pressure in the system?

A. pressure relief valve
B. check valve
C. manual control valve with variable flow plug
D. pneumatic control valve with variable-flow plug
Answer» B. check valve
120.

To prevent the product flow in the wrong direction which of the following valve is used?

A. seat valve
B. butterfly valve
C. seat valve and butterfly valve
D. check valve
Answer» E.
121.

Which among the following is shut-off and change over valve?

A. seat valve
B. butterfly valve
C. seat valve and butterfly valve
D. bend
Answer» D. bend
122.

Which formula is used to calculate head loss in valves?

A. k2 (v/2 g)
B. k (v/2 g)
C. k (v2/2 g) d) k3 (v2/2 g)
Answer» D.
123.

Calculate area of a pipe if, flow rate is 20 l/min and flow velocity is 5 cm/s.

A. 66.66 cm2
B. 60 cm2
C. 62 cm2
D. 64 cm2
Answer» B. 60 cm2
124.

Which among the following is not a permanent wielding connection?

A. bends
B. reducers
C. sampling device
D. tees
Answer» D. tees
125.

Which of the following are installed in order to collect product samples hygienically for quality analysis?

A. bends
B. reducers
C. sampling device
D. tees
Answer» D. tees
126.

Which material is used for pipes which conduct waste?

A. stainless steel
B. copper
C. ceramic
D. plastic
Answer» D. plastic
127.

Which material is used for pipes which conduct water and air?

A. stainless steel
B. copper
C. ceramic
D. plastic
Answer» C. ceramic
128.

Which material is used for pipes which are in contact with milk or product?

A. stainless steel
B. copper
C. ceramic
D. plastic
Answer» B. copper
129.

What is the aim of pipes system in the dairy industry?

A. facilitate product flow
B. pasteurization
C. fouling
D. storage
Answer» B. pasteurization
130.

Which section of CWA is responsible for monitoring of wetlands?

A. section 402
B. section 403
C. section 404
D. section 405
Answer» D. section 405
131.

Which CWA program controls water pollution by regulating point sources?

A. spcc
B. pcc
C. npdes
D. pda
Answer» D. pda
132.

Which CWA program manages non-point source pollution?

A. npsmp
B. nsppp
C. nsgop
D. npsra
Answer» B. nsppp
133.

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

A. hws
B. aps
C. oil pollution act
D. sara
Answer» D. sara
134.

                     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
135.

Which section of CWA regulates land disposal of sludge?

A. section 402
B. section 403
C. section 404
D. section 405
Answer» E.
136.

The maximum amount of pollution that each waterway could absorb is known as

A. tmdl
B. tsml
C. tdsml
D. tds
Answer» B. tsml
137.

The discharge of regulated chemicals into surface waters is controlled by

A. sara
B. cercla
C. npdes
D. pdac
Answer» D. pdac
138.

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 became CWA.

A. false
B. true
Answer» C.
139.

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.
140.

The CWA reduced the amount of pollution from

A. point sources
B. non-point sources
C. chemicals
D. mining
Answer» B. non-point sources
141.

The CWA made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant from a point source into navigable waters, unless a permit was obtained.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
142.

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)
143.

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
144.

Which of the following can act as a type of variation in water demand?

A. monthly variation
B. annual variation
C. crop variation
D. 10 year variation
Answer» B. annual variation
145.

The amount of water required for 1 percent per day is determined as

A. daily demand
B. monthly demand
C. annual demand
D. per capita demand
Answer» E.
146.

Which of the following does not act as a major factor that effects per capita demand?

A. human activity
B. industrial activities
C. usage of water
D. placement of pipe
Answer» C. usage of water
147.

Which type of water is generally used in the treatment of water?

A. chlorinated water
B. treated water
C. raw water
D. sulphated water
Answer» D. sulphated water
148.

Which of the following can be designated as an intake structure?

A. culvert
B. river
C. dam
D. reservoir
Answer» E.
149.

The design period of storage reservoir can be given as

A. 50 yr
B. 20 yr
C. 30 yr
D. 10 yr
Answer» B. 20 yr
150.

While considering the design period, which must be given more priority?

A. area of land
B. population
C. usage of water
D. arrangement of pipes
Answer» C. usage of water