Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) of safe drinking water must be
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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
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Aeration of water is done to remove
A. odour
B. colour
C. bacterias
D. hardness
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Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove
A. odour
B. bacterias
C. turbidity
D. colour
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Specific capacity or yield of wells, is generally expressed, as
A. m3 /sec
B. m3 /hour
C. m3 /hour/m2
D. m3 /hour/m2 /m
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The least thickness of class B cast iron (spun) pipe, is
A. 7.2 mm
B. 7.9 mm
C. 8.6 mm
D. 10 mm
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The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks is limited to
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Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by
A. reducing the draw down and the pumping rate
B. reducing the flow velocity
C. using thicker pipes
D. using screens having larger area of openings
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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
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Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The water level in a still well, represents the ground water table level
B. The difference between water table level and the water level in a well after pumping, is called depression head
C. The surface of water table surrounding a well during pumping, forms a cone of depression
D. All the above
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If the chosen diameter of a pipe, is less than the economical diameter
A. Cost of pipe will be less
B. Head loss will be high
C. Cost of pumping will be more than saving
D. All the above
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Turbidity of raw water is a measure of
A. Suspended solids
B. Acidity of water
C. B.O.D
D. None of these
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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. 3.00 m
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In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at
A. lower point
B. higher point
C. junction points
D. any where
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Asbestos pipes are
A. light in weight and easy to transport
B. highly resistant to corrosion
C. very much smooth and hydraulically efficient
D. all the above
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As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is
A. 65 litres
B. 85 litres
C. 105 litres
D. 135 litres
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Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The water level in a still well, represents the ground water table level
B. The difference between water table level and the water level in a well after pumping, is called depression head
C. The surface of water table surrounding a well during pumping, forms a cone of depression
D. All the above
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Sunlight
A. helps growth of bacterias
B. impedes growth of algae
C. increases dissolved oxygen content
D. reduces turbidity
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In pressure supply mains, water hammer pressure is reduced by providing
A. Sluice valves
B. Air valves
C. Pressure relief valves
D. None of these
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In centrifugal pump installation,
A. Pump is properly primed before starting
B. The diameter of the pipe at inlet as well as at outlet, is kept smaller than the delivery pipe
C. The motor may burn out if it is started with empty delivery pipe and with open gate valve
D. All the above
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