Description : In sewers designed with self cleansing velocity, A. The bottom is silted B. The bottom is scoured C. Both silting and scouring occur at the bottom D. Neither silting nor scouring occurs at the bottom
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : In sewers the velocity of flow should not be A. More than the self-cleansing velocity B. Less than the self-cleansing velocity C. Less than 10 m/sec D. More than 20 m/sec
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The water supply pipes carry pure water free from solid particles B. The water supply pipes get clogged if flow velocity is less than self ... carried up and down the hills and valleys D. The sewer pipes are generally laid along level hills
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : In sewers the effect of scouring is more on A. Top side B. Bottom side C. Horizontal side D. All sides
Description : 221 For non-scouring velocity 5 m/sec, the type of sewers generally preferred to, is A. Cast iron sewers B. Cement concrete sewers C. Glazed bricks sewers D. Stone ware sewers
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : In sewers the highest non-scouring velocity is achieved in A. Glazed bricks sewers B. Cast iron sewers C. Cement concrete sewers D. Stone ware sewers
Description : Cement concrete sewers are only suitable if non-scouring velocity is between A. 2.5 to 3.0 m/sec B. 3.0 to 4.0 m/sec C. 3.5 to 4.5 m/sec D. 4.5 to 5.5 m/sec
Description : An aggrading river is a (A) Silting river (B) Scouring river (C) Both silting and scouring river (D) Neither silting nor scouring river
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Clogging of sewers, is caused due to A. Silting B. Low discharge C. Greasy and oily matters D. All the above
Description : Assertion A.: The minimum self cleansing velocity in the sewer, at least once a day, must be generated. Reason (R): If certain deposition takes place and is not removed, it obstructs free flow and causes further ... correct explanation of A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true
Description : If the diameter of a sewer is 100 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity is A. 1 in 60 B. 1 in 100 C. 1 in 120 D. None of these
Description : If the diameter of sewer is 225 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity, is A. 1 in 60 B. 1 in 100 C. 1 in 120 D. None of these
Description : The self-cleansing velocity of water flowing through pipe lines, is A. 2 metres/sec B. 1 metre/sec C. 0.5 metre/sec D. 0.25 metre/sec
Description : Self-cleansing velocity is A. Velocity at dry weather flow B. Velocity of water at flushing C. Velocity at which no accumulation remains in the drains D. Velocity of water in a pressure filter
Description : If the diameter of a sewer is 150 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity, is A. 1 in 60 B. 1 in 100 C. 1 in 120 D. None of these
Description : Maximum permissible velocity 1.5 m/sec, is adopted in drains A. With beds of rocks and gravels B. Lined with stones C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : For efficient working of a sewer, it must be ensured that A. Minimum velocity of 0.45 m/sec, is maintained at its minimum flow B. A maximum velocity of 0.90 m/sec, is maintained at its maximum flow C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : To prevent settling down of sewage both at the bottom and on the sides of a large sewer, self-cleaning velocity recommended for Indian conditions, is A. 0.50 m/sec B. 0.60 m/sec C. 0.70 m/sec D. 0.75 m/sec
Description : Skimming tanks are A. Used to remove the grease and oil B. Those from which sludge is skimmed out C. Tanks provided with self- cleansing screens D. Improved version of grit chambers
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 gradient of sewers depends upon A. Velocity of flow B. Diameter of the sewer C. Discharge D. All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Maximum daily flow = 2 times the average daily flow B. Maximum daily flow = average daily flow C. Sewers are designed for minimum permissible velocity at minimum flow D. All the above
Description : A river bend characterized by silting (A) Scouring on concave side (B) Silting on convex side (C) Scouring on convex side and on concave side (D) Scouring on concave side and silting on convex side
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Facultative bacteria survive in A. The presence of oxygen B. The absence of oxygen C. Both cases A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : The use of coarse screens for the disposal of sewage, may be dispensed with by A. Comminutor B. Shredder C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : In a trickling filter A. Filtration process is used B. Biological action is used C. Neither A. nor B. D. Both A. and B.
Description : The grit and silt of the grit chambers, may not be used for A. Raising low lying areas by dumping B. Concreting C. Both A. and B. D. Neither A. nor B.
Description : Large diameter sewers subjected to external pressure alone, are reinforced A. Near the inner surface of the pipe B. Near the outer surface of the pipe C. Both A. and B. D. With elliptical cage
Description : At the junction of sewers A. Top of smaller sewer is kept lower B. Top of larger sewer is kept lower C. Tops of both the sewers are at the same level D. None of these
Description : Sewer manholes are generally provided at A. The change of gradient B. The change of direction C. The junctions of sewers D. All of these
Description : The sewerage system originates from A. House sewers B. Lateral sewers C. Branch sewers D. Main sewers
Description : The gas evolved in sewers is A. Carbondioxide B. Hydrogen sulphide C. Methane D. All of these
Description : The small sewers are cleaned by A. Flushing B. Cane rodding C. Wooden pills D. None of these
Description : In sewers the gas generally found, is A. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) B. Carbon dioxide (CO2) C. Methane (CH4) D. All the above
Description : In olden days the type of section adopted in trunk and out fall sewers was A. Parabolic shaped B. Horse shoe shaped C. Egg shaped D. Circular shaped
Description : The drop man holes are generally provided in sewers for A. Industrial areas B. Large town ships C. Hilly town ships D. Cities in plains
Description : The laying of sewers is done with A. Magnetic compass B. Theodolite C. Level D. Clinometer
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 : Boussinesq’s equation for ascertaining unit pressure at a depth on sewers due to traffic loads, is A. pt = 3H3p/2 Z5 B. pt = 2H3p/3 Z5 C. pt = 3H3p/2Z5 D. pt = 2 3p/3Z5
Description : The most efficient cross section of sewers in a separate sewerage system is A. Parabolic B. Circular C. Rectangular D. New egged
Description : The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is A. 5 cm B. 10 cm C. 15 cm D. 20 cm
Description : The underground sewers are more subjected to A. Tensile force B. Compressive force C. Bending force D. Shearing force
Description : The suitable cross-section of sewers to carry combined flow, is A. Circular B. Egg shaped C. Rectangular D. Horse shoe shaped
Description : The maximum spacing of manholes specified by Indian standard in sewers upto 0.3 m diameter is A. 20 m B. 30 m C. 45 m D. 75 m
Description : For trunk and out-fall, the type of sewers generally used, is A. Standard egg shaped B. Circular shaped C. Horse shoe shaped D. Parabolic shaped
Description : The maximum diameter of sewers adopted in the designs is A. 1.0 m B. 2.0 m C. 3.0 m D. 4.0 m
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 : Q No: 191 Design period of 40 to 50 years is adopted for A. Branch sewers B. Main sewers C. Trunk sewers D. All the above
Description : In circular sewers if depth of flow is 0.2 times the full depth, the nominal gradient, A. Is only provided B. Is doubled C. Is trebled D. Is not enough
Description : For large sewers, maximum distance between manholes may be A. 50 m B. 100 m C. 200 m D. 300 m