Description : Before discharging the foul sewage into rivers, it is generally treated by (a) screening (b) sedimentation (c) Oxidation (d) sludge digestion and disinfection (e) all the above*
Last Answer : e) all the above*
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Hydrogen sulphide gas in excess, may cause corrosion of concrete sewers B. 4 ppm of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) is ensured before discharging the treated ... river C. Solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% of that of distilled water D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: A. Septic tanks are horizontal continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks B. Septic tanks are generally provided a detention period of 12 to 36 hours C ... covered and high vent shafts are provided for the escape of foul gases D. None of these
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: A. The mixture of water and waste products, is called sewage B. The treated sewage effluents, are generally used for irrigating the ... is called sewerage D. The old convergence system was definitely better than water carried sewerage system
Description : Assertion A. : Discharging the effluents from the oxidation ponds just up stream of lakes or reservoirs is undesirable. Reason (R) : The discharged algae get settled in the reservoirs and cause anaerobic decomposition and other ... of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : Removal of oil and grease from sewage, is known A. Screening B. Skimming C. Filtration D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : During preliminary treatment of a sewage A. Oil and grease are removed from skimming tanks B. Floating materials are removed by screening C. Girt and sand are removed by girt chambers D. All the above
Description : For treating the sewage of a large city, you will recommend A. A sedimentation tank and an activated sludge treatment plant B. A plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate trickling filters C. Sedimentation tanks with high rate trickling filters D. None of these
Description : The sewage treatment units in which anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is used, are called A. Imhoff tanks B. Trickling filters C. Sludge sedimentation tanks D. None of these
Description : Sludge banks are formed if sewage is disposed of in A. Rivers B. Seas C. Lakes D. None of these
Description : The discharge per unit plan area of a sedimentation tank, is generally called A. Over flow rate B. Surface loading C. Over flow velocity D. All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. In treated sewage, 4 ppm of D.O. is essential B. Only very fresh sewage contains some dissolved oxygen C. The solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% that is in distilled water D. All the above
Description : Disposal to sewage in large cities, is done in A. Irrigation B. Dilution C. Oxidation D. Purification
Description : The width of a rectangular sewer is twice its depth while discharging 1.5 m/sec. The width of the sewer is A. 0.68 m B. 0.88 m C. 1.36 m D. 1.76 m
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : Rate of flow of sewage is generally assumed A. More than the rate of water supply B. Equal to the rate of water supply C. Less than the rate of water supply D. At 150 litres per capita
Description : Fresh sewage is generally A. Alkaline B. Acidic C. Highly decomposed D. A source of objectionable odour
Description : The grit chambers of sewage treatment plants, are generally cleaned after A. 2 days B. 7 days C. 12 days D. 14 days
Description : The coagulant which is generally not used for treating the sewage, is A. Alum B. Ferric chloride C. Ferric sulphate D. Chlorinated copperas
Description : The effluent of a septic tank is A. Fit for discharge into any open drain B. Foul and contains dissolved and suspended solids C. As good as that from a complete treatment D. None of these
Description : Traps A. Are water seals which prevent the entry of foul gases B. Are used to trap the rats entering sewers C. Dissolve the foul gases D. Create symphonic action to increase the quick disposal of sewerage
Description : In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm inorganic solids get separated if specific gravity is A. 2.25 B. 2.50 C. 2.55 D. 2.65
Description : The ratio of design discharge to the surface area of a sedimentation tank is called A. Surface loading B. Overflow rate C. Overflow velocity D. All of these
Description : 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
Description : The normal values of over flow rates for secondary sedimentation tanks, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 10,000 litres/sqm/day
Description : The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks, is kept A. 3 m B. 3.5 m C. 4 m D. 4.5 m
Description : The normal value of over flow rates for plain primary sedimentation tanks, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day
Description : The detention period for plain sedimentation water tanks, is usually A. 4 to 8 hours B. 8 to 16 hours C. 16 to 24 hours D. 24 to 36 hours
Description : In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, depth D) the settling velocity of a particle for a discharge Q, is A. Q/(B × D) B. Q/(L × D) C. Q/L D. Q/(B × L)
Description : The normal values of over flow rates for sedimentation tanks using coagulant, ranges between A. 25,000 to 35,000 litres/sqm/day B. 40,000 to 50,000 litres/sqm/day C. 50,000 to 60,000 litres/sqm/day D. 80,000 to 100,000 litres/sqm/day
Description : For a continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks A. Width of the tank is normally kept about 6 m B. Length of the tank is normally kept 4 to 5 times the width C. Maximum horizontal flow velocity is limited to 0.3 m/minute D. All the above
Description : In 1000 kg of sewage, the total solids approximate A. 0.5 to 1.0 kg B. 1 kg to 2.0 kg C. 5 kg to 7.5 kg D. 7.5 kg to 10 kg
Description : Aerobic activity is maximum A. In freshly produced sewage B. At sewer pipes C. In sewer treatment plants D. None of these
Description : To test chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by potassium dichromate in the presence of A. Hydrochloric acid B. Sulphuric acid C. Nitric acid D. Citric acid
Description : The sewer which transports the sewage to the point of treatment, is called A. House sewer B. Out-fall sewer C. Branch sewer D. Main sewer
Description : During purification process of sewage the gas given off, is A. Carbon dioxide B. Hydrogen C. Ammonia D. All the above
Description : In sewage, the solids in mg per litre is A. 100 to 500 B. 500 to 1000 C. 1000 to 1500 D. 1500 to 2000
Description : The sewage discharge in a detritus tank of a treatment plant is 576 litres/sec with flow velocity of 0.2 m/sec. If the ratio of width to depth is 2, the depth is A. 100 cm B. 110 cm C. 120 cm D. 150 cm
Description : Fresh sewage may become stale in A. One hour B. Two to three hours C. Three to four hours D. Six hours
Description : The ratio of minimum hourly flow to the average flow of sewage is A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 3/4
Description : Q No: 291 The coagulant widely used for sewage treatment, is A. Alum B. Ferric chloride C. Ferric sulphate D. Chlorinated copperas
Description : The sewer pipe which carries sewage from a building for immediate disposal is A. House sewer B. Lateral sewer C. Intercepting sewer D. Main sewer
Description : When drainage to sewage ratio is 20, the peak dry weather flow is A. 20% of the design discharge B. Slightly less than 5% of the design discharge C. Slightly more than 5% of the design discharge D. None of these
Description : The non-clog pump which permits solid matter to pass out with the liquid sewage, is A. Centrifugal pump B. Reciprocating pump C. Pneumatic ejector D. None of these
Description : Q No: 271 Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Turbidity is more in strong sewage B. The black colour indicates septic sewage C. The sewage omits offensive odours after four hours D. All the above
Description : The sewage is pumped up A. From low lying areas B. From flat areas C. From basements D. All the above
Description : In sewage having fully oxidised organic matter, the nitrogen exists in the form of A. Nitrites B. Nitrates C. Free ammonia D. Aluminoid nitrogen
Description : Dry water flow in a combined sewer, is A. Industrial sewage B. Domestic sewage C. Storm water D. Inclusive of domestic and industrial sewage but excludes storm water
Description : The presence of free ammonia in sewage, is detected by A. Boiling B. Adding potassium permanganate C. Adding sulphuric acid D. Phenol-di-sulphuric acid
Description : 3.0 ml of raw sewage is diluted to 300 ml. The D.O. concentration of the diluted sample at the beginning of the test was 8 mg/l. After 5 dayincubation at 20°C, the D.O. concentration was 5 mg/l. The BOD of raw sewerage is A. 100 mg/l B. 200 mg/l C. 300 mg/l D. 400 mg/l
Description : The dimensions of a rectangular settling tank are: length 24 m, width 6 m and depth 3 m. If 2 hour detention period for tanks is recommended, the rate of flow of sewage per hour, is A. 204 cu.m B. 208 cu.m C. 212 cu.m D. 216 cu.m