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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