The velocity of flow does not depend on
A. Grade of sewer
B. Length of sewer
C. Hydraulic mean depth of sewer
D. Roughness of sewer
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The slope of sewer shall be
A. Given in the direction of natural slope of ground
B. Given in the direction opposite to natural slope of ground
C. Zero
D. Steeper than 1 in 20
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The overflow rate for plain sedimentation tanks is about
A. 500 to 750 liters/hour/m2
B. 1000 to 1250 liters/hour/m2
C. 1250 to 1500 liters/hour/m2
D. 1500 to 2000 liters/hour/m2
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The main disadvantage of cement concrete sewers is
A. Less strength
B. Difficulty in construction
C. Difficulty in transportation due to heavy weight
D. Less life
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Which of the following compounds is widely used for algae control?
A. Sodium sulphate
B. Copper sulphate
C. Sodium chloride
D. Calcium chloride
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Select the correct statement.
A. 5 day BOD is the ultimate BOD
B. 5 day BOD is greater than 4 day BOD keeping other conditions same
C. 5 day BOD is less than 4 day BOD keeping other conditions same
D. BOD does not depend on time
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The devices which are installed for drawing water from the sources are called
A. Aquifers
B. Aquiclude
C. Filters
D. Intakes
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The treatment of water with bleaching powder is known as
A. Pre-chlorination
B. Super chlorination
C. De-chlorination
D. Hypo-chlorination
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As compared to higher pH values, the contact period required for efficient chlorination at lower pH values is
A. Smaller
B. Larger
C. Same
D. None of the above
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The disinfection efficiency of chlorine increases by (i) Decreasing the time of contact (ii) Decreasing the temperature of water (iii) Increasing the temperature of water
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. Only (iii)
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Which of the following causes a decrease in per capita consumption?
A. Use of metering system
B. Good quality of water
C. Better standard of living of the people
D. Hotter climate
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The process in which the chlorination is done beyond the break point is known as
A. Pre-chlorination
B. Post chlorination
C. Super chlorination
D. Break point chlorination
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Alum as a coagulant is found to be most effective when pH range of water is
A. 2 to 4
B. 4 to 6
C. 6 to 8
D. 8 to 10
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Composting and lagooning are the methods of
A. Sludge digestion
B. Sludge disposal
C. Sedimentation
D. Filtration
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Most of the bacteria in sewage are
A. Parasitic
B. Saprophytic
C. Pathogenic
D. Anaerobic
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The per capital consumption of a locality is affected by (i) Climatic conditions (ii) Quality of water (iii) Distribution pressure
A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (i) and (iii)
D. All (i), (ii) and (iii)
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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
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Which of the following unit works in anaerobic conditions?
A. Sludge digestion tank
B. Sedimentation tank
C. Activated sludge treatment
D. Trickling filters
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Which of the following methods of analysis of water distribution system is most suitable for long and narrow pipe system?
A. Circle method
B. Equivalent pipe method
C. Hardy cross method
D. Electrical analysis method
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The detention period in coagulation tanks is usually kept as
A. 1 to 2 minutes
B. 30 to 45 minutes
C. 2 to 6 hours
D. 2 to 6 days
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