Description : For detecting the nitrites in the sewage, the matching colour may be developed by adding A. Potassium permanganate B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid potassium hydroxide D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : For detecting the nitrates in sewage, the colour may be developed by adding A. Potassium permanganate B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: C
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 : 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 : A well oxidized sewage contains nitrogen mainly as A. Nitrates B. Nitrites C. Free ammonia D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: A
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
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : A 'breath test' used by traffic police to check drunken driving uses: (1) potassium dichromate-sulphuric acid (2) potassium permanganate-sulphuric acid (3) turmeric on filter paper (4) silica gel coated with silver nitrate
Last Answer : (1) potassium dichromatesulphuric acid Explanation: The main constituent of alcohol is Ethanol and the concentration of ethanol in a sample can be determined by back titration with acidified potassium ... contact with the yellow dichromate-coated crystals, the color changes from yellow to green.
Description : During purification process of sewage the gas given off, is A. Carbon dioxide B. Hydrogen C. Ammonia D. All the above
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 : Nitrogen cycle of sewage, is A. Liberation of ammonia-formation of nitrites-formation of nitratesliberation of nitrogen B. Liberation of nitrogen-liberation of ammonia-formation of ... of ammonia D. Formation of nitrates-formation of nitrites-liberation of nitratesliberation of nitrates
Description : For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K2Cr2O7 in the presence of A. H2SO4 B. HNO3 C. HCl D. None of these
Description : 54 Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The ratio of the quantity of the diluting water to that of the sewage, is known as dilution factor B. The automatic purification of polluted ... phenomenon C. The photosynthesis is carried out in the presence of sun light D. All the above
Description : The asbestos cement sewers are A. Light in weight B. Not structurally strong to bear large compressive stress C. Susceptible to corrosion by sulphuric acid D. All the above
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 : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of chemically oxidisable organic matter present in water (B) COD is determined by oxidising the organic matter present in water with potassium dichromate ... of potable water may be 1-2 mg/litre (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Before discharging the foul sewage into rivers, it is generally treated by A. Screening B. Sedimentation C. Oxidation 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Removal of oil and grease from sewage, is known A. Screening B. Skimming C. Filtration D. None of these
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 : 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 : 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 : Disposal to sewage in large cities, is done in A. Irrigation B. Dilution C. Oxidation D. Purification
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 : The sewage treatment in septic tanks is due to A. Anaerobic decomposition B. Aerobic decomposition C. Parasitic decomposition D. None of these
Description : A rain sanitary sewer is constructed to carry A. Sanitary sewage B. Storm sewage C. Surface water D. Ground water
Description : Fresh sewage is generally A. Alkaline B. Acidic C. Highly decomposed D. A source of objectionable odour
Description : For sewer mains of 0.5 to 1 m diameter, the ratio of maximum daily sewage flow to the average daily sewage flow is assumed A. 1.5 B. 2.0 C. 2.5 D. 3.0
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 following is the physical characteristic of sewage A. Turbidity B. Colour C. Odour D. All the above
Description : The detention time (t) of a settling tank, may be defined as the time required for A. A particle to travel along its length B. A particle to travel from top surface to bottom sludge zone C. The flow of sewage to fill the tank D. None of these
Description : The liquid wastes from kitchens, bath rooms and wash basins, is not called A. Liquid waste B. Sullage C. Sewage D. None of these
Description : The ratio of maximum sewage flow to average sewage flow for trunk mains having diameters more than 1.25 m, is A. 1.5 B. 2.0 C. 3.0 D. 4.0
Description : The width of a settling tank with 2 hour detention period for treating sewage 378 cu m per hour, is A. 5 m B. 5.5 m C. 6.5 m D. 7 m
Description : If the pH value of sewage is 7 A. It is acidic B. It is alkaline C. It is neutral D. None of these
Description : For trunk sewers more than 1.25 m in diameter, the ratio of the maximum daily sewage flow to the average daily sewage flow is assumed A. 1.5 B. 2.0 C. 2.5 D. 3.0
Description : The stone ware sewers A. Are used for carrying sewage and drainage from houses B. Are manufactured from clays and shale C. After casting are dried and burnt at temperature 150°C, 700°C and 1200°C D. All the above
Description : In a city the ratio of the drainage to sewage is 20, the percentage discharge passing through non-monsoon periods, is A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
Description : If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 2.5 mg/litre after incubating 2.5 ml of sewage diluted to 250 ml for 5 days at 20°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is A. 50 mg/l B. 100 mg/l C. 150 mg/l D. 250 mg/l