During treatment of water, sedimentation is done
(A) Before filtration
(B) After filtration
(C) Simultaneously with filtration
(D) Along with chlorination
Description : If Organic sources of carcinogenic compounds in water persist even after chlorination, then what is the correct sequence among treatment processes listed below if all these are considered compulsory ? 1. Coagulation 2. Sedimentation 3. Filtration in ... c) 4- 2- 3- 1- 5 and 6 d) 1-5-2-3-4 and 6
Last Answer : d) 1-5-2-3-4 and 6
Description : Dissolved carbon dioxide, can be removed from the supply main by (A) Sedimentation (B) Aeration (C) Chlorination (D) Coagulation
Last Answer : (B) Aeration
Description : During sewage treatment, the sewage is subjected to __________ treatment in Imhoff tank. (A) Filtration (B) Digestion (C) Sedimentation (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Description : In water treatment, alum [Al2 (SO4 )3 ] is used for the process of (A) Filtration (B) Coagulation (C) Sedimentation (D) Disinfection
Last Answer : (B) Coagulation
Description : Pick out the true statement pertaining to water treatment. (A) Slow sand filters can remove colour completely (B) Activated carbon can be used for taste & odour control without subsequent filtration ... of water (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Last Answer : (D) Normally, the turbidity is removed by adding a coagulant prior to sedimentation
Description : Which is the most practical and economical method for removal of suspended solid matter from polluted water? (A) Sedimentation (B) Skimming off (C) Chlorination (D) Biological oxidation
Last Answer : (A) Sedimentation
Description : The main process to purify water by filtration, is (A) Mechanical straining (B) Flocculation and sedimentation (C) Biological metabolism (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : To remove very fine suspended particles from water, the method adopted is (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Boiling (D) Filtration
Last Answer : To remove very fine suspended particles from water, the method adopted is (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Boiling (D) Filtration
Description : The process of passing water through beds of granular materials, is called (A) Screening (B) Sedimentation (C) Filtration (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Filtration
Description : Iron and manganese present as pollutants in water cannot be re-moved by - (1) oxidation followed by settling and filtration (2) chlorination (3) ion exchange process (4) lime soda process or manganese zeolite process
Last Answer : (2) chlorination Explanation: Water chlorination is the process of adding chlorine or hypochlorite to water. This method is used to kill certain bacteria and other microbes in tap water as chlorine is ... is used to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid etc.
Description : Iron & manganese present in the polluted water is removed by (A) Simple filtration (B) Oxidation followed by settling & filtration (C) Chemical coagulation (D) Chlorination only
Last Answer : (B) Oxidation followed by settling & filtration
Description : Iron & manganese present as pollutant in water cannot be removed by (A) Ion exchange process (B) Oxidation followed by settling & filtration (C) Lime soda process or manganese zeolite process (D) Chlorination
Last Answer : (D) Chlorination
Description : Iron and manganese present as pollutants in water cannot be removed by_____ (1) oxidation followed by settling and filtration (2) chlorination (3) ion exchange process (4) lime soda process or manganese zeolite process
Last Answer : chlorination
Description : The process of removing calcium and magnesium from hard water is known as – (1) Sedimentation (2) Filtration (3) Flocculation (4) Water softening
Last Answer : (4) Water softening Explanation: Water softening is the reduction of the concentration of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. Hardness ions dissolved in water can cause a ... use depend on an ion-exchange resin in which hardness ions are exchanged for sodium ions.
Description : The process of removing calcium and magnesium from hard water is known as (1) Sedimentation (2) Filtration (3) Flocculation (4) Water softening
Last Answer : Water softening
Description : Why Filtration is a better method than simple sedimentation and decantation?
Last Answer : Filtration can remove solid particles as small as 1 micron.Simply decanting, or allowing solids to settle - will not removethe smallest particles.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by - (1) Filtration (2) Sublimation (3) Distillation (4) Sedimentation
Last Answer : (2) Sublimation Explanation: Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by Sublimation. Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase, without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by – (1) sedimentation (2) filtration (3) sublimation (4) distillation
Last Answer : (3) sublimation Explanation: Iodine is well known to sublime (change from solid to gas without becoming liquid in between) when heated. However sodium chloride has a melting point much higher ... by using a sublimation apparatus, with solid iodine collected by condensation on a cold surface.
Description : The process opposite to 'dispersion' is termed as the (A) Flocculation (B) Sedimentation (C) Filtration (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Flocculation
Description : Iodine can be separated from a mixture of Iodine and Potassium Chloride by (1) sedimentation (2) filtration (3) sublimation (4) distillation
Last Answer : sublimation
Description : Standard process of chlorination of water, is done by (A) Plain chlorination (B) Pre-chlorination (C) Post-chlorination (D) Double chlorination
Last Answer : (C) Post-chlorination
Description : During sewage treatment, effluent from which one of the following treatment units has minimum wt/vol amount of suspended solids? (a) Detritus channel (b) Primary sedimentation tank (c) Secondary sedimentation tank (d) Activated sludge process aeration tank
Last Answer : (d) Activated sludge process aeration tank
Description : Rapid sand filter (A) Should be preceded by coagulation and sedimentation (B) Uses rapid sand as filter media (C) Is used after slow sand filtering has been done (D) Can combine disinfection also
Last Answer : (A) Should be preceded by coagulation and sedimentation
Description : Plain chlorination is used for water (A) Obtained from clear lakes (B) Consumed during emergencies (C) Supplies to armies during war (D) All the above
Description : Use of hydrated lime in water treatment (A) Before filtration, reduces the bacterial load on filters (B) After filtration, combats the corrosiveness of water due to the presence of O2 & CO2 (C) Is to adjust the pH value (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Chlorination of water is done for the removal of A. Bacterias B. Suspended solids C. Sediments D. Hardness
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : Chlorination of benzene is done to produce benzene hexachloride (a pesticide) in a photochemical reactor lined with (A) Karbate (B) Lead or glass (C) Fireclay bricks (D) PVC
Last Answer : (B) Lead or glass
Description : Raw water treated with only chlorine, is known as (A) Plain chlorination (B) Pre-chlorination (C) First-chlorination (D) De-chlorination
Last Answer : (A) Plain chlorination
Description : Chlorination of water does not remove (A) Ammonia content (B) B.O.D. (C) Organic matter content (D) Dissolved oxygen
Last Answer : (D) Dissolved oxygen
Description : For plain chlorination of water, the quantity of chlorine used, is (A) 0.1 mg/litre (B) 0.2 mg/litre (C) 0.3 mg/litre (D) 0.5 mg/litre
Last Answer : (D) 0.5 mg/litre
Description : The best process of disinfection of public water supply, is by (A) Boiling (B) Chlorination (C) Adding lime (D) Adding ozone
Last Answer : (B) Chlorination
Description : The most commonly used chemical for de-chlorination of water, is (A) Sodium thiosulphate (B) Sodium bisulphate (C) Sodium sulphite (D) Sulphur-dioxide
Last Answer : (C) Sodium sulphite
Description : Which of the following reasons are responsible for adoption of post-chlorination of water? 1. Chlorine demand is reduced. 2. Possibility of taste and odour formation is reduced. 3. Possibility of carcinogenic compounds is reduced. 4. Chloramines ... b) 1, 2 & 3 only (c) 1, & 4 only (d) 2, 3 & 4 only
Last Answer : (c) 1, & 4 only
Description : Before constructing a dam, the factor to be considered for controlling sedimentation, is (A) Selection of dam site (B) Construction of check dams (C) Providing vegetation screens (D) All the above
Description : Filtration of water is done to remove (A) Colour (B) Odour (C) Turbidity (D) Pathogenic bacteria
Last Answer : (C) Turbidity
Description : De-chlorination is followed by (A) Post-chlorination (B) Pre-chlorination (C) Double-chlorination (D) Super-chlorination
Last Answer : (D) Super-chlorination
Description : At break point of chlorination, (A) Chlorine is used to oxidise (B) Residual chloride is zero (C) Residual chloride is maximum (D) Residual chlorine reappears
Last Answer : (D) Residual chlorine reappears
Description : Why sedimentation tanks help to remove solid wastes in the treatment of waste water?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : How does sedimentation tanks help to remove soid wastes in the treatment of waste water?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : The function of sedimentation tank in sewage treatment is to: (1) Disinfect the sewage (2) Remove water content (3) Aerate the sewage (4) Remove suspended solids
Last Answer : (4) Remove suspended solids Explanation: The function of sedimentation tank in the sewage treatment is to remove suspended solids.
Description : Drinking (potable) water treatment does not involve (A) Coagulation (B) Sedimentation (C) Softening (D) Disinfection
Last Answer : (C) Softening
Last Answer : Remove suspended solids
Description : In setting up a plane table at any station (A) Levelling is done first (B) Centering is done first (C) Both levelling and centering are done simultaneously (D) Orientation is done first
Last Answer : (C) Both levelling and centering are done simultaneously
Description : Addition of filter aid to the slurry before filtration is done to __________ of the cake. (A) Increase the porosity (B) Increase the compressibility co-efficient (C) Decrease the porosity (D) Decrease the compressibility co-efficient
Last Answer : (A) Increase the porosity
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
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : In sewage treatment, its sedimentation is speeded up by commonly adding (A) Hydrochloric acid (B) Lime (C) Copper sulphate (D) Sodium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Lime
Description : A patient on dicoumarol treatment needs extraction. Which of the following is MOST valuable in evaluating surgical risks: A. Clotting time B. Bleeding time C. Prothrombin time D. Sedimentation rate E. Complete blood cell count
Last Answer : C. Prothrombin time
Description : How many positional isomers of pentachlorobenzene can be formed during the chlorination of benzene. Please help, I don't know how. Thank you
Last Answer : Need Answer