Practice Test: Question Set - 07
1. The detention period and overflow rate respectively for plain sedimentation as compared to sedimentation with coagulation are generally
- (A) Less and more
- (B) Less and less
- (C) More and less
- (D) More and more
2. The effective size of sand particles used in slow sand filters is
- (A) 0.25 to 0.35 mm
- (B) 0.35 to 0.60 mm
- (C) 0.60 to 1.00 mm
- (D) 1.00 to 1.80 mm
3. In chlorination, with the rise in temperature of water, death rate of bacteria
- (A) Increases
- (B) Decreases
- (C) Remains unaffected
- (D) None of the above
4. The method of analysis of distribution system in which the domestic supply is neglected and fire demand is considered is
- (A) Circle method
- (B) Equivalent pipe method
- (C) Electrical analysis method
- (D) Hardy cross method
5. The specific gravity of sewage is
- (A) Much greater than 1
- (B) Slightly less than 1
- (C) Equal to 1
- (D) Slightly greater than 1
6. Which of the following retards the self purification of stream?
- (A) Higher temperature
- (B) Sunlight
- (C) Satisfying oxygen demand
- (D) None of the above
7. Sewerage system is designed for
- (A) Maximum flow only
- (B) Minimum flow only
- (C) Average flow only
- (D) Maximum and minimum flow
8. In facultative stabilization pond, the sewage is treated by
- (A) Aerobic bacteria only
- (B) Algae only
- (C) Dual action of aerobic bacteria and anaerobic
bacteria
- (D) Sedimentation
9. A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of traps is called
- (A) Vent pipe
- (B) Anti-siphonage pipe
- (C) Waste pipe
- (D) Soil pipe
10. The distribution mains are designed for
- (A) Maximum daily demand
- (B) Maximum hourly demand
- (C) Average daily demand
- (D) Maximum hourly demand on maximum day
11. The type of valve, which is provided on the suction pipe in a tube-well, is
- (A) Air relief valve
- (B) Reflux valve
- (C) Pressure relief valve
- (D) Sluice valve
12. Alkalinity in water is expressed as milligrams per litre in terms of equivalent
- (A) Calcium carbonate
- (B) Magnesium carbonate
- (C) Sodium carbonate
- (D) Calcium hydroxide
13. The length of rectangular sedimentation tank should not be more than
- (A) B
- (B) 2B
- (C) 4B
- (D) 8B
Where ‘B’ is the width of the tank
14. In water treatment, rapid gravity filters are adopted to remove
- (A) Dissolved organic substances
- (B) Dissolved solids and dissolved gases
- (C) Floating solids and dissolved inorganic
solids
- (D) Bacteria and colloidal solids
15. Disinfection of water results in
- (A) Removal of turbidity
- (B) Removal of hardness
- (C) Killing of disease bacteria
- (D) Complete sterilisation
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