Description : In septic tanks, decomposition of organic bacteria, is done by A. Anaerobic bacteria B. Aerobic bacteria C. Both types of bacterias D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: A
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 : Septic tanks are used for the __________ of the deposited solids. (A) Separation (B) Anaerobic decomposition (C) Aerobic decomposition (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Anaerobic decomposition
Description : Assertion A.: A free board of 0.3 m is provided above the top sewage line in septic tanks. Reason (R): It helps to accommodate the scum in the septic tank. A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct ... is not a correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true
Description : The bottom of the sewage inlet chamber of septic tanks, is provided an outward slope A. 1 in 5 B. 1 in 10 C. 1 in 15 D. 1 in 20
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Indore method of composting involves decomposition under aerobic conditions B. Bangalore method of composting involves decomposing under anaerobic conditions C ... the Bangalore method of compositing is a powdery mass called humus D. all of these
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known A. Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) B. Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) C. Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.) D. None of these
Description : The type of bacteria which is active in trickling filter during biological treatment of sewage is the __________ bacteria. (A) Anaerobic (B) Saprophytic (C) Aerobic (D) Parasitic
Last Answer : (C) Aerobic
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 : 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 : Aerobic activity is maximum A. In freshly produced sewage B. At sewer pipes C. In sewer treatment plants D. None of these
Description : The digested sludge from septic tanks, is removed after a maximum period of A. 3 years B. 3.5 years C. 4 years D. 5 years
Description : The clarigesters are A. Circular septic tanks B. Rectangular septic tanks C. Circular Imhoff double tanks with bottom hoppers D. Circular Imhoff double storey tanks without bottom hoppers
Description : Antisyphonage pipe is fitted A. At the end of septic tanks B. On manholes C. With a W.C. trap D. At the beginning of sewer line
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : 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
Description : 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
Description : Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong? A. A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided B. The outlet invert level is kept ... . The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm D. The depth of tank is kept equal to its width
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 : 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 : 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
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Anaerobic bacteria flourish in the absence of oxygen B. Aerobic bacteria flourish in the presence of oxygen C. Facultative bacteria flourish with or without oxygen D. All the above
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
Description : In very first stage of decomposition of the organic matter in sewage A. Nitrites are formed B. Nitrates are formed C. Carbondioxide is formed D. Ammonia is formed
Description : The Brake Horse power of the motor (efficiency 60%) required for a pump of capacity 0.075 cumec for a total lift of 12 m, is A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25 Q No: 44 Aerobic bacterias A. ... presence of free oxygen B. Consume organic matter as their food C. Oxidise organic matter in sewage D. All the above
Description : Select the correct statement from the following. (a) Biogas is produced by the activity of aerobic bacteria on animal waste. (b) Methanobacterium is an aerobic bacterium found in rumen of ... sludge-sediment in settlement tanks of sewage treatment plant is a rich source of aerobic bacteria.
Last Answer : (d) Activated sludge-sediment in settlement tanks of sewage treatment plant is a rich source of aerobic bacteria.
Description : The domestic sewage in large cities (a) has a high BOD as it contains both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria (b) is processed by aerobic and then anaerobic bacteria in the secondary treatment in ... sewage contains adequate oxygen (d) has very high amount of suspended solids and dissolved salts.
Last Answer : (b) is processed by aerobic and then anaerobic bacteria in the secondary treatment in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
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 : 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 : 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 : Q No: 291 The coagulant widely used for sewage treatment, is A. Alum B. Ferric chloride C. Ferric sulphate D. Chlorinated copperas
Description : The design period of sewage treatment works in normally A. 5 – 10 years B. 15 – 20 years C. 30 – 40 years D. 40 – 50 years
Description : The spacing of bars of perforations of fine screens used for the treatment of sewage, is A. 2 to 3 mm B. 3 to 5 mm C. 5 to 8 mm D. 8 to 10 mm
Description : The spacing of bars for perforations in coarse screens used for the treatment of sewage, is A. 20 mm B. 30 mm C. 40 mm D. 50 mm
Description : In a grit chamber of a sewage treatment plant, A. Flow velocity 0.15 m to 0.3 m/sec is kept B. Depth of 0.9 m to 1.20 m is kept C. One minute of detention period is kept D. All the above
Description : Primary treatment of sewage consists of removal of A. Large suspended organic solids B. Oil and grease C. Sand and girt D. Floating materials
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 : Dried sewage after treatment is used as A. Fertilizer B. Building material C. Chemical for lowering B.O.D. D. Base material for paints
Description : The sewer that unloads the sewage at the point of treatment is called A. Main sewer B. Outfall sewer C. Branch sewer D. House sewer
Description : 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
Description : Which two distinct microbial processes are responsible for the release of fixed nitrogen as dinitrogen gas (N2) to the atmosphere? (a) Aerobic nitrate oxidation and nitrite reduction (b) ... fixation by Rhizobium in root nodules of legumes (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification
Last Answer : (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification
Description : Main component of sewage gas produced during anaerobic decomposition of organic waste (by suitable bacteria) during sewage disposal is (A) H2 (B) CH4 (C) CO2 (D) N2
Last Answer : (B) CH4
Description : In a residential colony, sewers of diameters 100 mm, 150 mm and 225 mm were laid with a gradient 1 in 120. Which portion of the sewage system does not choke in due course of time? A. 100 mm dia. B. 150 mm dia. C. 225 mm dia. D. All of these
Description : The sewer pipes A. Carry sewage as gravity conduits B. Are designed for generating self-cleansing velocities at different discharge C. Should resist the wear and tear caused due to abrasion 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 flow velocity in detritus tanks is A. 0.05 m/sec B. 0.09 m/sec C. 1.25 m/sec D. None of these
Description : In detritus tanks, A. Flow velocity is kept 0.09 m/sec B. Detention period is kept 3 to 4 minutes C. Organic and inorganic materials are separated D. All the above
Description : The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks, is kept A. 3 m B. 3.5 m C. 4 m D. 4.5 m
Description : In case of Imhoff tanks, A. The shape is rectangular B. Detention period is 2 hours C. The velocity of flow is restricted to 0.30 m/minute D. All the above
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