For providing an Indian type W.C., the R.C.C. slabs in the toilet portion
A. Should be sunk by 20 cm
B. Should be kept 20 cm above the adjacent portion
C. Should be sunk by 50 cm
D. Need not be sunk
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In Chezy’s formula
V = C rs for calculating the velocity of flow in circular sewer of diameter running full, the value of hydraulic mean radius is
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Hydraulic mean radius is
A. Mean radius of sewer
B. Difference in heads between two points in circular pipes
C. Mean of radii in a pipe line of varying cross-sections
D. Cross-sectional area/wetted perimeter
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Hazen’s formula V S = 418 ( G S − G w ) d ( 100 3 T + 70 ) is used for the settlement velocity of the particles of diameter
A. Less than 0.01 mm
B. Less than 0.05 mm
C. Less than 0.1 mm
D. Greater than 0.1 mm
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The sewer which resists sulphide corrosion, is
A. Brick sewer
B. Cast iron sewer
C. R.C. sewer
D. Lead sewer
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The arrangement made for passing the sewer line below an obstruction below the hydraulic gradient lines called
A. Inverted syphon
B. Depressed sewer
C. Sag pipe
D. all of these
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No treatment of the sewage is given if dilution factor is
A. Less than 150
B. Between 150 to 200
C. Between 200 to 300
D. More than 500
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In septic tanks,
A. Free board of 0.3 m may be provided
B. The baffles or tees are extended up to top level of scum
C. The clear space between the baffle top and covering slab is about 7.5 cm
D. All the above
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The maximum diameter of sewers adopted in the designs is
A. 1.0 m
B. 2.0 m
C. 3.0 m
D. 4.0 m
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Which one of the following part of human body withstands minimum radiation?
A. Thyroid
B. Kidneys
C. Eyes
D. Ovaries/testis
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In a sludge tank, the gas mainly produced, is
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
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A five day B.O.D. at 15°C of the sewage of a town is 100 kg/day. If the 5 day B.O.D. per head at 15°C for standard sewage is 0.1 kg/day, the population equivalent is
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The gas which may cause explosion in sewers, is
A. Carbondioxide
B. Methane
C. Ammonia
D. Carbon monoxide
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Sludge banks are formed if sewage is disposed of in
A. Rivers
B. Seas
C. Lakes
D. None of these
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The rate of accumulation of sludge in septic tanks is recommended as
A. 30 litres/person/year
B. 25 litres/person/year
C. 30 litres/person/month
D. 25 litres/person/month
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In SI units the power of sound is represented in
A. Kgs
B. Joules
C. Newtons
D. Watts
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Disposal to sewage in large cities, is done in
A. Irrigation
B. Dilution
C. Oxidation
D. Purification
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A well oxidized sewage contains nitrogen mainly as
A. Nitrates
B. Nitrites
C. Free ammonia
D. None of these
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The settlement of a particle in sedimentation tank, is affected by
A. Velocity of flow
B. Viscosity of water
C. Size and shape of solid
D. All the above
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Skimming tanks are
A. Used to remove the grease and oil
B. Those from which sludge is skimmed out
C. Tanks provided with self- cleansing screens
D. Improved version of grit chambers
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