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This section includes 260 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
201. |
Turbidity of raw water is a measure of |
A. | suspended solids |
B. | acidity of water |
C. | B.O.D. |
D. | none of these. |
Answer» B. acidity of water | |
202. |
The difference in the reservoir level and the lowest point of the water mains is 180 m. The expected pressure due to water hammer is 7.5 kg/cm2 in a pressure conduit of diameter 1 m. Assuming the efficiency of the riveted joints of the pipe as 0.6 and minimum cover 3 mm for corrosion, the thickness of the pipe materials, is |
A. | 10 mm |
B. | 15 mm |
C. | 20 mm |
D. | 25 mm |
Answer» D. 25 mm | |
203. |
Gravity conduits |
A. | carry water under gravity |
B. | follow the hydraulic gradient line |
C. | are carried on trestles in valleys and depressions |
D. | are carried through tunnels in deep cuttings |
Answer» E. | |
204. |
For determining the velocity of flow of underground water, the most commonly used non-empirical formula is |
A. | Darcy's formula |
B. | Slichter's formula |
C. | Hazen's formula |
D. | Lacy's formula. |
Answer» B. Slichter's formula | |
205. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding the pressure conduits : |
A. | Pressure conduits are permitted to run th full |
B. | Pressure conduits are always laid along down grades |
C. | The hydraulic gradient line always coincides the invert of the conduit |
D. | None of these. |
Answer» E. | |
206. |
If pH value of water is |
A. | 7 water it is said to be neutral |
B. | less than 7 it is said to be acidic |
C. | more than 7 it is said to be alkaline |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
207. |
In pressure supply mains, water hammer pressure is reduced by providing |
A. | sluice valves |
B. | air valves |
C. | pressure relief valves |
D. | none of the these. |
Answer» D. none of the these. | |
208. |
Percussion drilling is unsuitable in |
A. | unconsolidated sand |
B. | unconsolidated gravel |
C. | quick sand |
D. | consolidated rocks. |
Answer» E. | |
209. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The source of surface water is from |
A. | streams and rivers |
B. | storage reservoirs |
C. | springs |
D. | ponds and lakes |
Answer» D. ponds and lakes | |
210. |
During treatment of water, sedimentation is done |
A. | before filtration |
B. | after filtration |
C. | simultaneously with filtration |
D. | along with chlorination. |
Answer» B. after filtration | |
211. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The underground sources of water, is from |
A. | wells |
B. | springs |
C. | infiltration wells |
D. | storage reservoirs |
Answer» E. | |
212. |
By boiling water, hardness can be removed if it is due to |
A. | calcium sulphate |
B. | magnesium sulphate |
C. | calcium nitrate |
D. | calcium bicarbonate |
Answer» E. | |
213. |
Asbestos pipes are joined by means of |
A. | flanged joint |
B. | flexible joint |
C. | dresser coupling joint |
D. | simplex joint |
Answer» E. | |
214. |
The coefficient of permeability of soils, is generally expressed in |
A. | cm/sec |
B. | cm/minute |
C. | cm2/sec |
D. | cm2/minute. |
Answer» B. cm/minute | |
215. |
Most commonly used section in grade aqueducts, is |
A. | circular |
B. | rectangular |
C. | parabolic |
D. | horse shoe section. |
Answer» C. parabolic | |
216. |
The storage capacity of a reservoir may be divided into three zones. The lowest zone is |
A. | Dead storage |
B. | Useful storage |
C. | Surcharge storage |
D. | None of these. |
Answer» B. Useful storage | |
217. |
A high velocity of wash water is required for |
A. | rapid gravity filter with strainers |
B. | rapid gravity filter without strainers |
C. | slow sand filter with strainers |
D. | slow sand filter without strainers |
Answer» C. slow sand filter with strainers | |
218. |
For plain chlorination of water, the quantity of chlorine used, is |
A. | 0.1 mg/litre |
B. | 0.2 mg/litre |
C. | 0.3 mg/litre |
D. | 0.4 mg/litre |
Answer» E. | |
219. |
The maximum permissible colour for domestic supplies based on cobalt scale, is |
A. | 5 ppm |
B. | 10 ppm |
C. | 15 ppm |
D. | 20 ppm |
Answer» E. | |
220. |
If the average daily demand of a city of 50, 000 population, is 20 m.l.d., the maximum daily demand is |
A. | 24 mld |
B. | 30 mld |
C. | 36 mld |
D. | 54 mld. |
Answer» D. 54 mld. | |
221. |
The standard B.O.D. at 20&Deg;C, is taken for the consumption in |
A. | one day |
B. | 2 days |
C. | 3 days |
D. | 4 days |
Answer» E. | |
222. |
In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at |
A. | lower point |
B. | higher point |
C. | junction points |
D. | any where. |
Answer» B. higher point | |
223. |
An ideal sand for filters should be |
A. | free from dirt and other impurities |
B. | uniform in nature and size |
C. | hard and resistant |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
224. |
Normal values of overflow rate for plain sedimentation tank using coagulants, is |
A. | 750 to 1000 litres/hr/m2 |
B. | 1000 to 1250 litres/hr/m2 |
C. | 1250 to 1500 litres/hr/m2 |
D. | 1500 litres/hr/m2. |
Answer» C. 1250 to 1500 litres/hr/m2 | |
225. |
A pressure conduit carrying water beneath a stream or a canal, is known as |
A. | sag |
B. | depressed pipe |
C. | inverted syphon |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
226. |
Rapid sand filter |
A. | should be preceeded by coagulation and sedimentation |
B. | uses rapid sand as filter media |
C. | is used after slow sand filtering has been done |
D. | can combine disinfection also. |
Answer» B. uses rapid sand as filter media | |
227. |
The expected discharge to be obtained from an open well sunk in coarse sand is 0.0059 cumec. If the working depression head of the well is 3 m, the minimum diameter of the well, is |
A. | 2 m |
B. | 2.25 m |
C. | 2.50 m |
D. | 2.75 m |
Answer» E. | |
228. |
Water losses in water supply, is assumed as |
A. | 0.05 |
B. | 0.075 |
C. | 0.1 |
D. | 0.225 |
Answer» E. | |
229. |
Time of concentration |
A. | is the time taken, for precipitation |
B. | duration of rainfall. |
C. | time taken for all the ran off to reach the drain |
D. | time taken for the storm water to travel from the most remote point to the drain. |
Answer» E. | |
230. |
The specific retention is least in case of |
A. | Clay |
B. | Sand |
C. | Silt |
D. | Coarse gravel. |
Answer» E. | |
231. |
The maximum pressure to which cast iron pipes may be subjected to, is |
A. | 3 kg/cm2 |
B. | 5 kg/cm2 |
C. | 7 kg/cm2 |
D. | 10 kg/cm2. |
Answer» D. 10 kg/cm2. | |
232. |
Most satisfactory formula for an estimate of fire demand Q for a city of population P in thousands for Indian conditions, is |
A. | |
B. | Q = 1640 P (1 - 0.01 P) |
C. | Q = 3180 P |
Answer» D. | |
233. |
A centrifugal pump is required to be primed before starting if it is located |
A. | at higher level than water level of reservoir |
B. | at lower level than water level of reservoir |
C. | both (a) and (b) |
D. | neither (a) nor (b). |
Answer» B. at lower level than water level of reservoir | |
234. |
Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres |
A. | per person per day |
B. | per person per month |
C. | per person per year |
D. | none of these. |
Answer» B. per person per month | |
235. |
At the socket and spigot joint, |
A. | enlarged end of the pipe is called socket |
B. | normal end of the pipe is called spigot |
C. | spigot is fitted into the socket |
D. | molten lead is used for water proofing |
Answer» E. | |
236. |
According to IS : 1172-1963, a minimum of 135 litres of water capita per day, is required for |
A. | Boarding schools |
B. | Nurses home and medical quarters |
C. | hostels |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
237. |
In distribution pipes, air valves are provided at |
A. | lower points |
B. | junction points |
C. | higher points |
D. | any where. |
Answer» D. any where. | |
238. |
Water supply system includes |
A. | digging a well for water |
B. | construction of dams |
C. | construction of canals |
D. | entire arrangement from source to distribution. |
Answer» E. | |
239. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. In take of water supply should |
A. | be nearer to the treatment plant |
B. | receive water from purer zone of the source |
C. | be located downstream of waste water disposal point |
D. | remain easily accessible during floods. |
Answer» D. remain easily accessible during floods. | |
240. |
Water to the consumers may be supplied from |
A. | infiltration galleries connected to sump well |
B. | infiltration well dug out on the banks of rivers |
C. | ranney wells sunk to the water level |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
241. |
Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of annual rainfall over a period of |
A. | 7 years |
B. | 14 years |
C. | 21 years |
D. | 28 years |
Answer» E. | |
242. |
The transitional middle portion of a logistic curve follows |
A. | a geometric growth |
B. | a logarithmic growth |
C. | a first over curve |
D. | a constant rate. |
Answer» E. | |
243. |
Manholes along the mains from the source to a city are provided at 500 m intervals in |
A. | steel pipes |
B. | R.C.C. pipes |
C. | hume steel pipes |
D. | all the above. |
Answer» E. | |
244. |
Manholes are less common in |
A. | cast iron pipes |
B. | steel pipes |
C. | hume steel pipes |
D. | R.C.C. pipes. |
Answer» B. steel pipes | |
245. |
Capacity of soil to absorb moisture, is generally known as |
A. | permeability |
B. | porosity |
C. | infiltration capacity |
D. | perviousness. |
Answer» D. perviousness. | |
246. |
According to Kuichling's formula, fire demand in litres per minute for a population of P thousands, is |
A. | 3182 P |
B. | |
C. | 4637 P [1 - 0.01 P] |
Answer» B. | |
247. |
Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove |
A. | odour |
B. | bacterias |
C. | turbidity |
D. | colour. |
Answer» C. turbidity | |
248. |
As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is |
A. | 50 litres |
B. | 65 litres |
C. | 85 litres |
D. | 105 litres |
Answer» E. | |
249. |
The most commonly used chemical for dechlorination of water, is |
A. | sodium thiosulphate |
B. | sodium bisulphate |
C. | sodium sulphite |
D. | sulphur-dioxide |
Answer» D. sulphur-dioxide | |
250. |
The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world, is |
A. | alum |
B. | lime |
C. | chlorine |
D. | nitrogen |
Answer» D. nitrogen | |